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Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer

Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Dining
Living area

Overview of Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Crystal Beach, TX
  • Popular LocationBolivar Peninsula1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrystal Beach Beaches4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Galveston Cruise Terminal49 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer

June and July: require a minimum of six nights and are available for check-in on Fridays or Mondays. Weekends in June and July are booked only when they do not present a possible time loss. All other months are more flexible, but there is a 2-night minimum. Please contact the owner for any questions regarding reservations or prices.

Gorgeous, 4 bedroom, 3 bath spacious vacation retreat with coastal décor. You’ll enjoy great ocean views from both of the spacious decks. Located in the immaculate Sand Castle subdivision with just a short walk to the water, Castaway Key is the perfect destination for a quiet, relaxing family vacation. The subdivision offers no beach access by car, which provides the perfect environment for kids to ride their bikes and play outside. Close to the water slide, shopping, restaurants, and golf cart rental.

AMENITIES
Sleeps max 16 comfortably
Guest Bedroom Downstairs – 2 Queens
Master upstairs – King – Opens to deck
Guest Bedroom #3 upstairs – 1 Queen, 1-Twin over Full Bunk Bed – Opens to deck
Guest Bedroom #4 upstairs - 1 Queen, 1-Twin over Full Bunk Bed – Opens to deck
Bed sheets provided
Outdoor Shower with Hot and Cold Water
Full-size Washer & Dryer
Fully Stocked Kitchen – Ice maker, Coffee Pot/Keurig, Blender, Toaster and Microwave
Central Air and Heat
Ceiling fan in every room
Laminate flooring and tile throughout
TV in every room: 50” TV in the living room, 50” TV in the Master, 42” TV in the downstairs bedroom, and 32" TV's in upstairs' bedrooms with access to Amazon Fire Stick.
Direct TV-Amazon Fire Stick - DVD Player - Wi-Fi
BBQ Grill
Picnic Table downstairs, Table with 6 chairs 2nd floor, Table with 4 chairs 3rd floor

WHAT WE PROVIDE
Bed linens, mattress pads, pillows, blankets, basic cooking and eating utensils, coffee pot, and toaster.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
All food and drinks, paper goods (paper towels, paper plates, toilet paper), trash bags, towels, washcloths, all personal items, laundry detergent, fabric softener, umbrella or canopy and chairs for the beach, drink koozies, wagon, sunscreen, insect repellent, first aid items charcoal, and lighter fluid.

CLEAN-UP ON DEPARTURE
The cleaning fee is $200. We do ask that you remove and dispose of all garbage into outside cans. All dishes, pots, and silverware be washed and put up. Do not leave anything in the dishwasher, freezer, refrigerator, dryer or washing machine.

NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE
Please limit smoking to the downstairs outdoor areas and dispose of cigarette butts properly.

RESERVATIONS
50% of the rental fee is due within 7 days of the date of booking. If the deposit is not received within seven days of the date of booking, the reservation will be canceled without notice. The remainder of the balance is due within 14 days of your arrival. Failure to make the final payment will result in your reservation being canceled and any monies we received will not be refundable.

Rentals are for family groups only. We do not rent for Proms, Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, weddings, receptions, or graduations. Rates are based on sleeping capacity. There are to be no more persons than the stated sleeping capacity unless previously agreed upon by the owners. Doing so may result in forfeiture of the deposit or cancellation of the reservation with no refunds.

The renter is responsible for all damages caused by renters and/or guests.

CANCELLATIONS
A 30-day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date will receive a full refund. Cancellations 14 days prior to stay will receive a 50% refund. Stays less than 14 days will receive no refund.


Property manager

Woodrow Guidry

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Proms, Bachelor/Bacheloretter parties prohibited

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in outdoor area downstairs.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Proms, Bachelor/Bacheloretter parties prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Strand Historic District and Fort Travis Seashore Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches. Texas Seaport Museum and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Crystal Beach Beaches - 4 min walk
  • East Beach - 46 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 49 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 7 min drive
  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Nauti Beaver Hut - 5 min drive
  • Dannay Donuts - 3 min drive
  • Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Vacation home
We enjoyed the house and beach for our end of summer family vacation. The house overall was nice and the property owner's were very easy to reach and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana M., Irving, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Home & Owners
The home was exactly as described. Great space for our group. The beach was awesome and the accommodations fabulous!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Several Concerns
I’m sure this used to be a beautiful house. It just appears to be neglected. 1. Upon entering the house, a musty odor is obvious. 2. All of the dehumidifiers were full. 3. The upstairs middle bedroom had moisture running down the wall in the closet. We ended up not using that bedroom. 4. We began realizing that the house had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. The beds were made hopefully with clean sheets. The floors were so dirty that our feet were getting dirty. There was a thick layer of dust on the bookshelves, cabinets, fans. We just decided to do spot cleaning as we went along through the week. Many things need repairs including deck furniture, the deck umbrella, several lamps were not usable. It was very disappointing to have paid what we did and have the house be in such disrepair. Unfortunately, we will not be returning to this house for another vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Paula D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
HUGE Waste of Time and Money!
It all sounded great until we got there! Their was a septic leak (all down the side of the driveway and puddling at the entrance) that smelled like sewerage, which the neighbors confirmed that they’ve known of this problem for a long time and haven’t repaired it. The property owner tried to blame us because we had visitors (which they approved of, and had their own hotels nearby) which may have caused the sensor to go off. Seems as if it all went downhill from there as they contacted me about my visitors (again, that I got permission for) and threatened to evict my family and me if I didn’t “make them leave now” (husband called and wife started yelling in the background ) AND they told us they had relatives that lived close that were evidently watching us the whole time (very uncomfortable). Several neighbors complained about this property and owners which took time away from our family vacation. It was creepy and extremely disappointing. I have been renting homes, condos, lake houses, and B&Bs for over 20 years and this was by far our worst experience. We have never been asked to limit our water usage ANYWHERE! Home: exterior needs lots of work which isn’t visible on the pics and the interior wasn’t cleaned properly, however; we managed to sleep comfortably. PROS: The kitchen was well equipped and the beach was clean, and lots of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun beach weekend
Great house. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Woodrow Guidry

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We are a family from Houston, TX but grew up in Southeast Texas. We regularly visited Crystal Beach when we were younger. Our dream was to own a beach home to share with our family and friends for years to come. That dream came true when we bought this home in 2016. We put in the sweat equity to make it a home away from home not only for us but for our guests who rent it.

Why they chose this property

Our home is very spacious and located in an area if you are looking for a nice quiet place to spend with the family, unlike other areas that can be congested. We are also one of the few neighborhoods with large lots and no homes are sitting on top of each other. We also do not have direct access to the beach by car which cuts down on the amount of car traffic.
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