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Outdoor dining
Outdoor spa tub
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs Bunk Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Downstairs King Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Downstairs King Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft Bedroom

4 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Hallway Bathroom

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

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master EnSuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat

Please reach out for the available discounts!

The best memories are made at the beach! Purple Surf is the perfect space to relax & enjoy time with your family and friends. Just seconds from the beach, where you can soak in the sun all day! Enjoy grilling, dinner, and cornhole while your kids play in the enclosed yard with playset. Close to stores & restaurants, but not too close for the noise. After a long day of fun, unwind and watch one of the six ROKU TVs, play some board games, or challenge each other on the classic arcade machine!

Purple Surf is a 1700 sqft home that has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, a fully equipped kitchen with both drip-style coffee machine and Keurig-style coffee machine. The deck is perfect for enjoying the sunrise with your coffee or sunset with your cocktail. The entertaining area below the stilted house has tons of space to hang out, grill, and play some cornhole with the family. Whether you’re in town to work on your tan, celebrate a holiday, charter a fishing boat, or “just for fun”, this is the perfect Crystal Beach home base.

You must be at least 25 years old to book this property*

Description of EACH area is as follows:
Bedroom 1: King Bed with Roku TV and master bath with walk in shower
Bedroom 2: King Bed with Roku TV
Bedroom 3: King bed with Roku TV
Bedroom 4: Double-over-double bunk bed with Roku TV
Bedroom 5/Loft: Loft room with 2 twin daybeds with 2 twin trundles (total of 4 twin beds) with Roku TV and a connect bathroom with shower.

Please note: while this is a loft bedroom, there are pocket doors that close off the opening to make it a private bedroom. Stairs lead to this bedroom and bathroom combo.

Other included sleeping options: we also have a sleeper sofa in the main living room area.

Arrive at this home and find massive picnic tables ready for your family nights, right next to the fully fenced yard with playset. Walk up the stairs and see the wonderful deck which features two large lounging chairs, two tall captain’s chairs, two small chairs that your kids will surely love, and a table with four chairs to have a drink and catch up on your favorite parts of the day. Sit back and enjoy the sounds of the waves as you witness the beautiful gulf sunsets! It’s true, there is nothing better than a Texas sunset!

Each bedroom features a Roku television perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach and catching up on your favorite show or watching a movie. The master bathroom features a walk-in rainfall shower. 2nd downstairs bath features a bathtub perfect for soaking or bathing your little ones. The upstairs bathroom features an enclosed walk-in shower

An open-floor concept connects the living room to the kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, cooking utensils, drip coffee maker, Keurig-style coffee maker, as well as plates, cups, silverware and more. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 8-person countertop island, full knife set, toaster, coffee grinder, cooking basics and dinnerware.

Bathrooms are stocked with many soft towels plus there is a stackable washer and dryer on site. Beach towels are in each bedroom. A variety of board games are included in the living room to help your family make memories.

Parking: Driveway and covered parking for 4-5 vehicles

Included:
• Coffee maker
• Plates, cups, and silverware
• Trash bags*
• Dishwasher detergent*
• Laundry detergent*
• Dryer sheets*
• Dispensers in each bathroom with shampoo, conditioner, and body soap
• Linens and towels
• First aid kit
• Stackable washer/dryer
• Kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils and appliances
• Toilet paper- 1 rolls per bathroom*
• Paper towels*
• Roku TVs in all bedrooms and living room
• Central heating and air conditioning
• Wi-Fi
• Charcoal grill
• Beach chairs
• Beach towels
• Beach umbrella
• Sand toys for kids
• Beach wagon for easy transport to the beach
• 2 High chairs (one folding table height & one for setting on chairs or counter top)
• 1 portable high chair to use at the beach
• 2 pack and plays

A starter amount (1-2 nights) of trash bags, dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels are left for guests upon arrival.

Things to consider bringing:
• Groceries and Condiments
• Paper products
• Spices, Coffee, Creamer, Sugar
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. Stingaree Marina and Galveston Ferry Terminal 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 Gilchrist Beach. With motor boating, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 56 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 56 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 56 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Port of Galveston - 57 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat on May 30, 2026 start from $768, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place for our family Thanksgiving getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Our family loves being on the beach. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed our stay, very clean, great view and had a great day at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley P.

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

Awesome stay for families

Perfect space for 3 families with kids. Plenty of room and mostly stocked! Fridge, a/c, and water heater kept up for our busy beach crew.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Loved it!

We loved this house! It was perfect for our family! Will definitely book again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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

Awesome place. Better than we expected

Great plqce to stay. Easy beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Host was prompt to respond to questions. Lots of beach toys, chairs, wagon. Corn hole game, hot tub, arcade game. We and our grandkids all enjoyed it. It was clean and plenty of room for all to sleep comfortably. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shontelle H.

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

Texas Lone Star Rally 2024

This property was amazing! The views are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robyn w.

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

Beautiful View

We had a great friend and family vacation. Very clean, great location, and beautiful view. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

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

Great house!

Perfect house for a small family vacation with pet friendly fun! Short walk to the beach and fun nights hanging out with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kanadia W.

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

Awesome stay!

Purple Surf was the perfect home for my family and I. Accommodating everyone’s needs and just steps away from the beach. I would definitely book again and encourage others to do so as well. Super easy check in process and the host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan M.

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

Best mini vac

Nice location, clean, well set for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great stay at this vacation home! It was the perfect setup for families, with plenty of space for a multi‑family group with an ocean view and a fantastic game room that kept the kiddos entertained for hours. The fully fenced‑in yard was a huge bonus it helped keep the little ones safe and contained, which gave us great peace of mind. Inside, the home was spotless and stocked with everything we needed to feel right at home, a grill, plenty of cookware, extra blankets and bedding, and even a washer and dryer. It’s clear the hosts put a lot of thought into making sure guests have a comfortable, stress‑free stay. Although the January weather and an incoming winter storm kept us from enjoying many outdoor activities, we noticed tons of fun options for better weather boogie boards, outdoor games, a small swing set, and even a Jacuzzi under the really cool covered deck area below the house. Even though we stayed inside more than expected, the home made it easy to relax and enjoy time together. We’d absolutely love to come back when the weather is warmer to take advantage of everything this place has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Wonderful location

Close to beach , wonderful fenced yard for pets , entry stairs are slightly steep but it is an elevated home , just mentioning if anyone in your group has issue with stairs
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Short But Sweet

The perfect little get away spot with a fantastic view of the ocean. We truly enjoyed our weekend here at the beach. Wish our stay could have lasted longer, hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Purple Beach House

Very nice home and plenty of room for any kind of activity that you want to do. We loved walking on the beach that was only about a minute away from the front door! Dinner at Stingaree is a MUST!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great location if you don’t mind the traffic

Beautiful property, great access to the beach. This is located right off the main street. You can hear the traffic at all hours day and night. The enclosed yard is a bonus for small children and pets. Owner is responsive and friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory V.

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

Wonderful Father’s Day weekend!

We had such a great time! Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. Location is perfect for our time on the beach. We enjoyed all the wonderful amenities. Beds were comfortable and the A/C was perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you again to the owner Carrie for being so accommodating and nice. Our family very much enjoyed our stay and we hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melody t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Purple Surf! Loved how close it was to the beach and all the toys available for the kids to have fun in the sand. The kids had fun with the arcade room too!The views from the deck were great and many morning cups of coffee were enjoyed listening to the birds. Check-in was easy and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Host was responsive to all questions and concerns.As mentioned in other reviews the road noise was near constant and all the living space is up a flight of stairs. We knew this going in so nothing negative on the host, but is certainly something to note if you have family that may be challenged by daily stair use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shallon B.

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

Perfect family getaway

The owners had installed a firepit the week before we arrived. Such a great surprise and perfect for some chilly evenings we spent during our Thanksgiving trip. The beach access was super convenient and the views were great. This is no way felt like at 4th-row beach house. Loved the fenced in back yard for our pup, and the way the fence encompassed the stair landing was very well though out. Three king bedrooms made all the adults in our group feel comfortable. The house overall was very well laid-out and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Family reunion and surprise birthday party

This was a great property. Plenty of room and set up well to host a large surprise birthday party for my mom. The only thing that would make this a better property would be to add a cargo lift to get things up and down for the stay. But we knew at the outset that it was a beach house and that it didn't have a cargo lift, so nothing negative on the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marli P.

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

Beautiful home!!

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. We were a group of 2 families (4 adults, 6 kids) and the house fit us perfectly. Would probably could have even had another family of 4/5 and still have been very comfortable. The beds were extremely comfortable and the house was very clean. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to make all meals in. The upstairs game room was such a hit for the kids and they would have been happy playing up there all day. Upstairs is a loft, but there are doors than can be closed so it does feel private and like another bedroom. The beach is literally steps away and we even let the older kids go down by themselves since we could see them from the deck of the house. We’d love to come back to this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Life is Good and Times Like This Make It Even Better

Doesn't get any better than this! I had such a wonderful and relaxing time at Purple Surf on Crystal Beach! Just a hop skip and a jump away from Houston, no messing around with 45 South, just cruise down I-10 east until you reach Winnie and consider yourself there! My special needs daughter and I met up with my middle daughter, son-in-law and grandkids at this great get away! Very much a family friendly beach, quiet, and stress free. My grandkids loved it - played in the sand and had a blast riding the waves😊 Better yet, Purple Surf has a fenced in back yard with grass and a swing set, the kids loved it, of course, and I was amazed the outdoor shower had HOT and cold water! Not sure which feature I liked best, the close proximity to the beach for my special needs daughter and me or sitting on the porch relaxing with a glass of wine enjoying a breathtaking view. I’ll let you decide!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Lupton

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Thanks for considering our home! A little about us- my family and I (my husband and our 5 kids) love being outdoors and exploring. Originally from Texas, we've lived in NY, WI, CO, and now back to Texas and thoroughly enjoy seeing what each state has to offer. We have learned that we have a deep admiration for the mountains and the beach. Our home in Crystal Beach is the quiet and peaceful beach retreat you’re seeking. We hope you choose our home as your place to stay, but if not, we hope you have a wonderful time during your travels and with the ones you love.

Feel free to check out our other homes in the cozy Smoky Mountains and on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, AL!

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