Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits!

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A two-story house with a balcony, a patio area, and a thatched roof structure.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a painting of sea turtles.
A living room with a large painting of sea turtles, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a cozy seating area with a patterned ottoman.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a colorful rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

The Master/ Seahorse room

1 King Bed

The Mermaid Room

1 Queen Bed

The Tropical Fish Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. With jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seawall Beach - 56 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Stewart Beach - 57 min drive - 34.1 km
  • East Beach - 58 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Pier 21 - 59 min drive - 35.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.4 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 11.8 mi (18.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great girls weekend. House was clean and very nicely furnished. Definitely a house to keep on our list.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2026
We are glad you are keeping us on your list! We would happily have you again and thank you for taking such good care of our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location. House was very clean! Host was great and made check in so easy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2026
That's what we love to hear: Easy and clean! Yes, being close to the beach and Big Store sure makes it nice if you are like us and always needing some little something or to jot home from the beach for a break. Enjoyed having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed on Crystal Beach MANY times and this was one of our best stays. This house was the perfect size for the 7 of us and had everything we needed. We loved that they not only had an outdoor shower but also multiple water hoses to keep us and all of our things clean easily. The kitchen was fully equip with plenty of dishes and cooking utensils. Plenty of seating area and a great breeze on the top desk and bottom patios. We would definitely choose to stay at this property again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Tipsy Turtle! House was super clean, Karen was so easy and nice to work with. The house had everything we could have needed and made our trip so enjoyable. We loved relaxing on the deck, grilling steaks, and spending quality time with our family. The beds were incredibly comfortable, which made for a great night’s sleep, and the outdoor shower was such a fun bonus after being outside. The home was clean, well-equipped, and made us feel right at home. We can’t wait to come back. we’ll definitely be staying here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The host was excellent. The beach house was clean and very accommodating. A few things could use some maintenance, like the outdoor lights. More bath towels, wash cloths and hand towels would be nice to add.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation!

We had a great time staying here on our vacation. The house is beautiful and close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and close to the beach! The owners clearly understand what people want on a beach vacation! Will def stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Weekend Trip

Excellent property to stay at! Will definitely come back! Hosts are great and communicate well!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation home

We really enjoyed our stay. It was everything we hoped it would be.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and had everything we needed for an amazing stay! We recently sold our vacation rental and I felt like you want your guests to feel at home when they stay, which was always my goal as well! Thank you for a great get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house not far from the beach. Nice quiet neighborhood. Would recommend to a friend and will stay there again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review! We definitely work to have a clean, comfy house. Our neighborhood really stood out to us when we were purchasing because of proximity to beach and Big Store, but also we love the respectful neighbors. We sure appreciate you choosing the Tipsy T! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Tipsy Turtle was perfect. It had everything we needed to make it feel like home. I’ve stayed at several Crystal Beach properties and will never stay at any other. By far, this was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2026
Now we expect you every year, my friend! Hope to see you soon. Thank you for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tipsy Turtle Beach House

This was our first time staying in a beach house and The Tipsy Turtle surpassed ALL expectations! The beach house was very clean and had plenty of accommodations that were very handy during our stay. The Tipsy Turtle set the bar high for our family vacation to Galveston! Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review! We definitely hope to see you visit again, and are so happy to be a part of your vacation memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay. They truly had everything you needed and the house was beautiful and in excellent condition. We had a minor issues with the cooling of the fridge, but they host got someone out ASAP and fixed the issues. Would book again with this host and this house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

We had 6 ladies from work stay at this lovely property. It was just as described online and stocked very well. We just had to come in and enjoy our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
So happy you ladies came! The Tipsy Turtle was made for those girl weekend shenanigans and catch ups and we are honored you chose our cabin for those memories. Hope to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy

Loved the house as it was just enough space and had everything we needed. The owners were very good about communicating and it was close to the beach. My family and I had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2024
We are so happy to hear this, Melissa! Glad we had everything you needed to have a fabulous trip to the beach. Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

The property was a great fit for our family. Plenty of space. Nice porch with a view of the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite place!

We could not have selected a better spot for our family vacation! I cannot wait to go back, in the years to come. What you see, in the photos doesn’t even scratch the surface of the kindness and coziness the cabin, and the hostess brings. Thank you again, for a memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022
This is such a sweet review! We definitely hope to see you in the years to come! It was very nice of you to notice the details we took with the cabin to make it cozy. Such fun being a hostess; come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised

The house was clean, organized, in a great location and worked perfectly for our family. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a great play to stay with their family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you Taylor for the nice review! We loved hosting you all and truly do take pride in being “clean, organized”. We are so fortunate to have great renters and a great cleaning crew that treat our home as their own! So happy you chose us! Karen and Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

If you are looking for a great house in a wonderful neighborhood I definitely recommend this one! Karen is an awesome host and the house fit our family perfect--was clean, decorated so nicely and a short walk / drive to the beach. We will be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Hi Sarah! Thank you so much to not only mention the house, but the neighborhood! We love Holiday Beach community and we look after each other and the guests. Hope to see you all on your next beach getaway! We appreciate you choosing the Tipsy Turtle. Karen and Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Had a wonderful time. House was clean and well stocked with everything needed. Close proximity to The Big Store made it easy to shop for food and anything else you need. Highly recommend this property. Karen was extremely helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you so much John for the kind review and for treating our home as your own. You all were great guests! We hope to see you again and appreciate letting us be your vacation cabin! Karen and Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great long weekend!!!

Second time to stay at the Tipsy Turtle and we had a great time. The house is awesome and my girlfriend loves it. Our friends first time there and they said they will definitely rent again. Karen and Tim are very accommodating and very quick to respond if you should have any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2024
Thank you, Tim! We loved having you a second time and we hope we continue to be your “go to” spot anytime you need a beach getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Away

We booked on line and communication from the beginning was great. The property was very clean and well kept as advertised. Karen and her husband were very accommodating and patience. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2022
We definitely hope you and the family visit again! It is our pleasure to be a part of those special family moments and gatherings at the beach! Thank you for treating our home as your own and we look forward to next time! Karen and Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Get Away!

We will definately come back to this wonderful property! We spent the nights sitting and enjoy the outdoor space below at the little bar area. Clean and comfy and I want to go back for a girl trip since there is plenty of room for all of us! And dog friendly :) Karen was great and so accomodating! 5 stars for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2021
Thank you so much! We’d love to have you back! You picked a
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!!!!

We had a great vacation, my girlfriend loved the house and all the great decorations. My grandkids said it was the best vacation ever!!!! Location is perfect close everything you need. Karen was great, she answered emails and calls. The experience was really nice and stress free. Will definitely go back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Hi Tim! Stress free is how we like to hear it went! Thank you so much for the review and also for letting us be the place you shared with the family. Grandkids are the best! We look forward to having you again!
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