Steps from Beach: Sleeps 15, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a blue accent wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a wooden ceiling.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a white console.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Waterpark access
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

BR 1: Master King

1 King Bed

BR 2: Queen Bunk Beds

4 Queen Beds

BR 3: Double + Twin over Double Bunk Bed

1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

BA 1: Ensuite Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

BA 2: Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Texas Seaport Museum and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seawall Beach - 57 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Stewart Beach - 57 min drive - 34.5 km
  • East Beach - 59 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Pier 21 - 60 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jose’s Cantina Cajun Steakhouse Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from Beach: Sleeps 15, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Steps from Beach: Sleeps 15, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps from Beach: Sleeps 15, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly on Dec 13, 2026 start from $280, 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 Steps from Beach: Sleeps 15, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from Beach: Sleeps 15, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps from Beach: Sleeps 15, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Crystal Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

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 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property! All went well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful. I will say, it was a lot further from the beach than anticipated. The main listing title is “steps from the beach” which felt misleading once we get there but it was okay, and we made it work. There’s no lemonade sign on the lemonade stand like listed…which is obviously not a big deal, but my son was excited for that. He also was tempted by the non working arcade machine all weekend. Overall it was great and provided a nice weekend! The inside was perfect and the decor was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Beautiful place to stay with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2023
Thank you, Juan! We appreciate your booking and 5 star review. It was a delight to host you and your family. Hope to see you again soon! -iTrip Vacations Galveston
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication in regards to everything. The house was amazing and is in a perfect location. Would definitely recommend to friends and family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and downstairs outdoor area. I appreciated the quick responses from out host. I would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the house and outdoor space. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars

Really enjoyed our stay. Home is absolutely beautiful, we’ll stocked and close to the beach. I would recommend getting a crockpot for the house - We like putting on meals in the AM to be able to eat when we return from the beach. Will stay again and recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2023
Thank you for your stay and your 5 star review, Ashley! We hope you will visit again! -iTrip Galveston
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We have stayed at a lot of different places...THIS was my absolute favorite house we have been to. I love the setup, super clean and had everything we needed. This property is a must for a beach getaway. Communication was great and the owner always had a quick response to all my questions. This house is great, and I highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed with our family for 6 days. Everything was great. Did have to call to get bottom area cleaned up, some one showed up and did a very poor job. This needs to be cleaned better. The inside of house was very nice, but kitchen cabinets and drawers need a deep clean. It was nice but for the price, we will stay in a different house next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Tipsey Pelican ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This home is simply beautiful. It comes equip with everything you need to make your stay pleasurable. The host are amazing with excellent customer service and will take care of any issues promptly. A few FYI things bring mosquito spray and also you can drive on beach but if your not in truck I dont recommend it because the sand is very loose and alot of vehicles where getting stuck. But back to the Tipsy Pelican the home is extremely nice and family friendly. It is definitely a 5 star home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2023
Thank you Cherina! We greatly appreciate you sharing your 5 star review. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you on your next visit! -iTrip Galveston
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what I expected

We arrived about 20/30 minutes early so I text the host to see if we could go in early. So while we waited for a response we checked out the hot tub and the outdoor furniture and games. The top for the hot tub was off and it was really dirty. I text the host again and ask to get a call asap. He did respond and he had someone there within a few minutes to clean it out and refill it. All of the outdoor furniture was filthy and pilled in and around the outdoor bar area. The entire outdoor area was dirty. Beer caps everywhere on the floor, trash still in the cans and a trash sack hanging by the bar full of trash the garage was really nasty too. The golf cart was dirty. The wheel looked as if it was going to fall off. It was not full of gas and the gas jug had a hole in it. All the beach items were extremely dirty. We go upstairs to the house and the front glass door was dirty. The house is beautiful but there were some cleaning issues. The host was very apologetic and offered to get someone to come clean it. Other than the cleaning issues it was a nice place to stay. There wasn't any wash cloths or dish cloths. The kitchen could use a few more utensils and maybe a cutting board. The beds were comfortable. The blinds are a see thru bamboo type so a lot of light comes in. They do provide eye mask but we didn't use them. The mosquitos are everywhere outside and inside. Hopefully they will invest in a mosquito spraying system. Overall we did have a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful beach home and a fun and relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 26, 2023
We are thrilled to hear that you had a 5 star experience! You were a wonderful guest and we look forward to hosting you again. - iTrip Vacations Galveston
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the house and wished we could have stayed longer.

Loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 26, 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. - iTrip Vacations Galveston
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful place!

My family (adult children with spouses and grandchildren) enjoyed our stay at this beautifully appointed beach house. We had almost everything we needed except for some baking dishes, which luckily we brought from home. All of the adults have advanced degrees but it took the engineer in the group to figure out where to put the water in the coffee maker.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2022
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our home! Had we known you were experiencing difficulties, we would have loved the opportunity to assist you. The baking dishes are in the cabinet. If the need ever arises, we are always happy to assist guests with using our premium all-in-one coffee and espresso maker. - iTrip Vacations Galveston
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this beach house!

New property, exceeded our expectations! Everything was high end, the beach access was close and easy. No complaints, will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2022
Thank you so much for your 5 star rating and amazing review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to host you. We look forward to your return! - iTrip Vacations Galveston
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Vacation

What a fantastic rental beach house! Everything was super clean and we had all we needed. Communication was great and they even called me on the way there to make sure we didn’t have any trouble accessing the rental! We had my sons and their families and was kid friendly as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful & Fully Stocked Home

Beautiful home with everything you need! Spacious and thoughtfully stocked with all you need for a getaway! Short walk to the beach. My kids loved playing kitchen in the built in lemonade stand. We spent every evening in the bar area while the kiddos played. Beds are comfy and loads of room. We will definitely be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Great property! Really enjoyed our stay. Only small suggestion would be to have ceiling fans in bedrooms. It got pretty hot and stagnant at night but otherwise great. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 day getaway

excellent property - would use again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect Cabin

This Cabin was stunning and so high end with everything from appliances to the decor. We spend every single birthday at the beach with our daughter. This stay was her 17th birthday and hands down the best rental thus far. Plenty of space and extremely comfortable beds! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed staying in this home!

We really enjoyed staying in this home! The kitchen was well stocked, and the owner even thought to include dishes and utensils for younger kids. The walk to the beach was short and easy. Stacy responded quickly and was a very nice lady. I would book here again for sure!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Getaway

This beach rental exceeded expectations! The layout and use of space was perfect, plenty of beds to accommodate a large crowd, nice large deck. It was a super close walk to the beach, the beds were extremely comfortable and the decor was gorgeous! The only things I could recommend having would be ceiling fans and/or floor fans and access to beach chairs/toys (I unfortunately did not have room to pack my own in the car). The home was also fully stocked with necessities, which was nice if I had forgotten to bring something. Will definitely plan to rent again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and for the 5-star rating. I’m so glad to hear that our home exceeded your expectations. I will pass on your recommendations, in the meantime, check out our digital guidebook for beach rental companies that have beach chairs, toys, umbrellas and so much more. We look forward to your return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly Recommend!

Our family loved staying here. The house is well equipped, spotless and felt like home. We really enjoyed the bar area, smoker, and closeness to the beach. The property manager was wonderful to work with. The check in process was easy and smooth. I would recommend staying here to anybody!
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2022
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your 5-Star rating with us. What a compliment that you would recommend our property to other guests. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Choice!

This was our first experience renting a vacation home in Crystal Beach and this home was simply amazing! We were extremely happy with our choice. The home was beautiful, comfortable and in a great location. The house was exceptionally clean and extremely well stocked!!! The kitchen was gorgeous and we had everything we needed to prepare meals. Managment responded to our questions immediately and we were well taken care of. Would definitely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for! Your review means a lot to us. We look forward to hosting your stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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