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Salty Seahorse Studio, steps from the sand!

Holiday home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to the Salty Seahorse Studio!
This charming studio is the perfect home away from home for small groups!
Contactless check-in
This bright, cheery studio is perfect beach home-base
Enjoy meals at the house in the fully-equipped kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Salty Seahorse Studio, steps from the sand!

Warm sand and surf are just a short walk from charming Salty Seahorse Studio, complete with all the comforts of home and amazing ocean breezes from the expansive deck. After a fun day at the beach, rinse in the outdoor shower, relax in a hammock, watch tv or play a friendly game of darts or cornhole. Boasting a full gourmet kitchen and ideally located in the heart of Crystal Beach, the Salty Seahorse Studio is the perfect home base for your get-away to the sunny Texas Coast!  
Comfortably furnished in lively beach hues, Salty Seahorse Studio has 2 queen beds and a full-sized sleeper-sofa, a 55" tv, DirectTV, Wifi, dvd player and an array of dvds and games. For your convenience there is a fully-enclosed outdoor shower and additional sinks downstairs. 
We love pets and recognize our four-legged friends create additional expense. Reservations including pets will be charged a $75 pet fee.  
Emerald Beach 2 is a quiet, colorful, beach-access neighborhood, minutes from the Big Store and lots wonderful restaurants. 
Vehicles and golf carts are allowed on the beach and neighborhood streets. I recommend booking golf cart rentals well in advance of your stay.  

Other things to note ~ Discounted golf cart is an available add-on. after booking. Message host for more information. Dogs are welcome, with restrictions. Please no more than 2. Cats NOT permitted. There will be a pet fee of $75. Please let us know if you will be bringing your dog.
Self check in anytime after 3pm. Check out by 11am.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 51 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Port of Galveston - 51 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 52 min drive - 35.6 km
  • East Beach - 58 min drive - 37.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Seahorse Studio, steps from the sand! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Salty Seahorse Studio, steps from the sand!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Seahorse Studio, steps from the sand!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Salty Seahorse Studio, steps from the sand! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Good little spot

Nice little spot to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at the Salty Seahorse. It was conveniently located to the beach and restaurants. The place was fairly clean and the owner had great communication through the whole vacation time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little beach house! It felt like home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice studio for a small gathering. The place was just as advertised. I would absolutely use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

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

Awesome

Clean beautiful property with in walking distance to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob D.

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

Great

Very convenient and overall great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa J.

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

Salty & Sweet

This little beach cottage was absolutely perfect for our family of 4. (Kids 8/5). Enough room to be comfortable and the location is perfect. Renting a golf cart was a breeze and we had the best time! Very much appreciate the dog friendly aspect as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Birthday Getaway

I had an amazing birthday getaway. The house is perfectly located close to everything with a beach access road. The house is exactly as specified!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry O.

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

Thank you

Thank you for great accommodations, location, and a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Cute Beach House

Convenient location with everything we needed for short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

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

Great value for the stay

It was clean and an attractive place to stay. It was exactly as advertised. Amenities were there.Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER B.

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

Great stay!

A girlfriend of mine and I went down to celebrate her birthday. It was all we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer. Hoping to get my husband down next!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Love

Just right for my husband and me.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

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

Stay Salty Crystal Beach

This house is very nice and clean and convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

We loved it. We are coming back next month !

Just right size for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Getaway

Just needed to get out of Houston for a few days. Great place to stay. Enjoyed the beach and restaurants. Quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

kasey s.

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

Great location

House is in an excellent location, spacious and clean. Really enjoyed the time in Crystal Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

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

Cute beach house!

Me and my husband will definitely be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

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

Love this beach house!

This is the 2nd time staying here. Will definitely be back soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Great weekend beach stay

Perfect for small family weekend. Close to the beach. Very clean. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Great small place for us

Live it
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

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

Great place to stay!

My girlfriend and I had the best stay at the salty seahorse. The house was very nice and tidy and had an awesome deck. The location was perfect to the beach and local stores. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie V.

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

Perfect

We loved everything about it. And I manage a STR in Wimberley. It was so clean, decor was really pretty, and location was great. Have already recommended to a friend here in Wimberley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David I.

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

Love everything about this cabin!

Everything is great! Great room, great kitchen, wonderful shower! Well decorated and everything works. Even has a washer and dryer and close to the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle K.

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

Great little get away

We had a great stay. The Salty Seahorse is exactly as pictured. Check in was easy and the house was super clean. Communication with the owner was organized, prompt, and clear. We cant wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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Hosted by Jessica Paschalis

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