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A Sea Glass Estate: 9 BR, 5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 34

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses featuring balconies, a prominent white building with a grey roof, and a clear view of the ocean in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a gray sofa, a fireplace, and a dining area visible through an open door.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a turquoise island, and a wooden floor.
A living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted above it.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Crystal Beach
9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 34

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

9 bedrooms (sleeps 34)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Sea Glass Estate: 9 BR, 5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 34

A Sea Glass Estate is an ideal venue for weddings, reunions, retreats and vacations. Relax on the wraparound porch with deck seating while enjoying the 1.7 acres of beachfront living. This beautiful, unique 4224 square foot home has 9 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

The first floor features: Texas Master -- king bed and a queen sofa, and an ensuite bath with giant soaking tub; Seaside Memories -- king bed, queen sofa, and a living area with 2 queen sofas. On this floor there is an additional guest bath. The second floor includes: Pirates Cove -- twin over twin bunk and a queen bed; The Sanddollar -- king bed; The Lighthouse -- king bed; The Nautical - twin over twin bunk bed and twin over queen bunk bed; The Palm Tree -- king bed; Under the Sea -- twin over twin bunk and twin over queen bunk. There are also two non-connected guest baths to be shared among those bedrooms. The third floor offers the Honeymoon suite -- king bed, television, and a queen sofa with an ensuite bath.
The kitchen has double ovens, dual refrigerator/freezers and granite island, as well as cabinets stocked with all you need to prepare and enjoy meals (including two regular drip coffee pots!) The open concept living and dining area provide for spacious gathering and entertaining. The property offers Smart TVs and high speed internet for your convenience.

Outdoor celebration areas include a sundeck, and pergola/stage. A Sea Glass Estate offers you a charcoal grill downstairs, as well as plenty of parking for all your guests. You can be on the beach in seconds when you take the private walking bridge over the dunes to the beach directly from your back yard. When beach time is done, the Estate is also convenient to coastal shopping and restaurants.

Small pets (dogs under 35 pounds) are allowed with additional fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
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House Rules

Check in after noon

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 965280
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting. With sailing, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seawall Beach - 57 min drive - 35.2 km
  • East Beach - 59 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 59 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Pier 21 - 60 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Sea Glass Estate: 9 BR, 5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 34 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Sea Glass Estate: 9 BR, 5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 34?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Sea Glass Estate: 9 BR, 5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 34 on Sep 27, 2026 start from $1,637, 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 A Sea Glass Estate: 9 BR, 5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 34?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at A Sea Glass Estate: 9 BR, 5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 34?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Sea Glass Estate: 9 BR, 5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 34 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from nauti beaver hut. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our large family. The location was great. You can walk right to the beach. There were plenty of beds. The host was very quick to answer and very kind. We hope to book this place for our next family gathering. It was a perfect family vacation rental!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family vacation for 13 summers

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We vacation here every summer for one week for the past 13+ years. It’s a great place to stay. There is so much room both inside, and outside the home. Everyone can visit but relax in their own suite or in the beautiful wrap around porch which is beachfront, private and just an amazing view. It houses up to 34 comfortably and has ample bathrooms. We love it and it has been a wonderful experience. This stay was great! Linens were furnished, beds were made and nice freshly laundry towels were available. The house this year was cleaner than usual even! And the lower porch was very welcoming as well. This is a great place if you can afford it and we have no regrets spending money here and making memories for our loved ones.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house on the beach that sleeps a lot of people. We had plenty of space to spread out. Living room was small for the size of the house, but the porches and area under the house made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The house was very spacious. The location was great
View for the house from the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter family break

It was great and relaxing. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

7th year at this house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful place for our family gathering. Each family has their own room. Owner updates spaces in some way every year. We have already reserved our stay for 2026.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family vacation 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is perfect. We took advantage of the porches daily! We had a large group and the house itself accommodated us well! Great location, nice views with breezes and plenty of room for the kids to play on location and on the beach. We plan on renting again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great for big families!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is big enough to host large families, plenty of space! Location is great on the beach front. Just wish it was a bit cleaner. Kitchen was dirty on countertops and some dishes dirty in cabinets. The downside of making renters clean and put away dishes- if they are rushing to get out they wont make sure they are clean as we had to clean some. Bathroom showers had hair on them, needed cleaning. Towels were super old and gross, time for an upgrade on these. This is an older home. We had a great time no matter what though! Checkin at 12pm is awesome too!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Spacious Property!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It's a very beautiful and spacious property. However, the interior of the property is showing signs of deterioration - carpets, beds, kitchen sink faucet.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friend

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for reunions

The house was amazing. Kitchen had everything you would needed. We were right on the beach which made it easy to get on the beach. The sand crossing over the sand dome was extremely HOT. We ended up driving around to our spot. Check in and out was a breeze! Grocery store less than a mile from the house. I highly recommend this house for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50 years of Blessings

We are a large family 22 in all.We chose Sea Glass Estates because of the design of open concept, king size beds and bunk rooms and large kitchen to handle the dinner party for 25. Sit down in the center of the house
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd time around

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my second Labor Day/Birthday family getaway. The property is very spacious with amazing an amazing view of the beach and Gulf of Mexico. I do recommend installing a ramp/elevator for those who have difficulty climbing stairs. I also recommend that the toilets be upgraded to higher, “adult sized” toilets.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring Breach Beach House Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We Had such an AMAZING time for our Family Spring Break! It was heavenly! Everything about this Beach House was perfect! Every Couple had their own bedroom and all the kids could bunk together. Our little Dachshund had a blast at the beach! The kitchen was well stocked and the second refrigerator was very helpful for our Large Family Gathering! We made unforgettable memories staying at Sea Glass Estate!Come stay here for your next Family Reunion ! There is room for EVERYONE ! You won't be disappointed ! And then there is the beach! Nature at its absolute finest! Showers down below to rinse off and many ways to relax on the many seating provided on the large wrap around Deck! Just Perfect!We would stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family reunion venue

This property accomodated a family reunion of guests from 3 yrs old to 73 yrs old comfortably both for inside and outside activities. The location is excellently located on the beach. The property was clean. The stairs has new carpet which i was pleasantly surprised about considering the old carpet i seen when i first went to see the property. There was an inconvenience with the kitchen sink backing up and causing the vent area in the hallway to leak water. The maintenance came quickly and ran a temporary line until a plumber could come and that fixed the problem and satisfied us. Other than that, there was no issue. This is a excellent property for large family gatherings!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I'll start by saying the house is the best house on the beach. I got so many compliments from my family members. It is very spacious there's plenty of space to spread around. The location is absolutely perfect. Most of my family were kids and teens and they spend most the day at the beach. The Dining room table was perfect to sit everyone. We liked that we were able to drive around on the beach. The drive to the house was really nice. The locals are also very nice. We made multiple trips to the big store. Overall we all had a really good time.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfect for big families. The location and all of the amenities are so convenient. We beached everyday with kids, and at night would sit outside on the beautiful wrap around deck. There was more than enough space for all 19 of us. Honestly, we had a great beach vacation with extended family. However, the booking listing on Vrbo says check out was at 4pm. Upon arrival they told us it was 11am. We told them our contract said 4pm, and they said the best they could do was 12pm. We asked if we were out of the house by 12 if we could leave our cars there until we were done at the beach. They told us they had others coming and we could not. They said cleaning only takes an hour for this huge property, and the other party would be there after that. It wasn’t super clean when we arrived, so I do believe that. We were missing lots of pillowcases on beds, and you need to bring your own supplies as far as trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, and laundry detergent. We would book this again, we would just come more prepared, bring our own pillowcases, and verify our checkout time upon booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house was beautiful, however when we got there it was extremely hot on the second and third levels and one of the beds was broken. I had messaged them letting them know and they told me it’s a big space and to gradually lower the temp on the thermostat. I let them know shortly later that the air was still not working and it was absolutely unbearable inside. We had guests and their children sleeping outside on the porch and in their cars because it was unbearably hot. The next morning once the opened I called again and was informed they have a 24/7 maintenance team but that my calls and messages weren’t going through and something was wrong with their system. They sent their tech out and discovered that the AC unit was broken, they brought 4 window units to cool the entire second and third floor and also sent a carpenter to fix the bed. There were three rooms without units. The ac units couldn’t keep up and it was still super hot. They ended up refunding us for the first night, which I am thankful for, and honestly other than the HVAC issues the house and property were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Beach wedding Jun 3

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Given the property is listed as a wedding venue, we were very disappointed. When we previewed the house in Feb, we mentioned to Swede’s Realty that the house was dirty. It was having some work done, so understandable that it would be dusty, however inside kitchen drawers were filthy. We were assured the house would be in good shape. It was not, same dirt still in drawers. This place needs an overhaul. A coat of paint, repair outside deck gates, good deep clean of kitchen and baths needed! No broom or vacuum provided to sweep floors inside. Bath and back doors stuck and trapped people. Outdoor trash bin was inadequate for that many people.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Terrible Experience

First off I did not even get to stay in this house. They called me the day before my check in day to let me know there was storm damage, 1 month after the storm... They put me in another house that was half the size of this one with no discount what so ever. They said that they were working with another property owner to make sure that we were placed somewhere and that owner requires a 3 day minimum but he was willing to work with us and let us stay the 2 nights for the price we paid for the bigger house. We get to the house that they placed us in and Swedes lied!! There was a Swedes sign on the outside of that house, showing who to call if you need to reserve!! -The beds were TERRIBLE!! We literally had people leaving after 1 night because they couldnt get comfortable. -You pay this high cleaning fee, yet when you look at the book they leave on the counter then you are responsible for all clean up. Wiping counters, Sweeping, vacuuming, etc. -The house was beach front but you couldnt see the beach due to how nasty the windows were. We booked for all of our family to come down for our wedding and this is how we were treated after spending thousands of dollars. Your wedding is suppose to be the best day of your life and this was a vacation from hell!! -
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

The rental company, Swedes Real Estate, is bad news

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What went well: house had great potential, master bedroom updates were wonderful, tons of rooms, beautiful view.What rental company made miserable and dangerous:1. They said all we needed to bring was toilet paper and paper towels. They DID NOT SAY WE ALSO NEEDED TO BRING hand soap, dish soap, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, etc.2. ALL OF THE FIRE ALARMS were dead (pre-power off), excluding one whose test sound was so low that I could barely hear it standing right next it. We burned something a tiny bit in the oven and some smoke-not enough for a fire, but enough for a decent fire alarm, yet no alarms went off. Around 25 members of the same extended family were in this house.3. All of the frames, door slats, fan blades, and even the bench at the end of my bed was COVERED IN DUST. Our allergies were acting up IN the house, yet NOT OUTSIDE.4. An arctic front knocked out the power for nearly 48 hours and the temperatures dropped into the teens (wind chill was 8 degrees at one point). We do not blame them for the power outage, BUT:A) we were not offered, even when we begged, any extra blankets to supplement the 1 summer-temperatures-ready, light weight quilt provided for each bed. We had already EVEN paid the extra fee of $250 for linens! B)we were not allowed to use the fireplace to produce extra heatC) the pipes began to burst around the city and while begging for blankets and knowledge of their contingency plan was for in situations like this, they simply said we would likely lose all water soon.Bottom line, there was no contingency plan or communication with us about what we should do IF any of these situations arose. We had family from age 3 to 78 in the house and from as far away at Seattle. This was our first gathering of the entire family in months and months. The Swedes Real Estate company was not prepared to rent vacation rentals anybody if they did not have a contingency plan or
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 31, 2022
Hi - this is false. I did offer to bring you blankets and you scoffed at the fact that they would be from "the 99 cent store" which is the only store we have down here. Unfortunately there is no Target or Walmart which I stated to you over the phone, however you could not hear me because you were screaming over me. The fireplace does not function - it is not listed as an amenity. You were also advised and URGED to vacate the property (with a refund) as the situation was getting worse and worse, with no real time of when power and water would be back on and you refused to leave. Swedes Real Estate did absolutely everything we could to communicate the situation to you, and advise you to find elsewhere to stay - such as Galveston - where they had power and water. I am sorry that we cannot control the weather and the electric company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Bolivar Thanksgiving

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family usually visits in the summer, but Berryl chased us away in July. We changed our week to Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful time in the house we know well. We were pleased at the many updates since 2023 - new kitchen chairs, some new beds, fresh paint inside and out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place for the Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was fabulous, very clean and lots of kitchen dishes and cookware. We had plenty of room and were right over the dunes from the water. Swedes property management folks were very quick to replace the grill when it was found it pretty bad shape. I recommend this for large families and large gatherings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Will stay in this house again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for my large family! Lots of bedrooms with just the right type of beds! Loved all the outside areas as well! Great access to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place to stay with your family!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great vacation at Sea Glads Estate! Beautiful view with lots of space around your home and no loud noises at all!

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