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"My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach!

"My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach!

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Property grounds
Large slab under the house for parking, grilling, playing games, or relaxing.
Welcome to My Crystal Beach House!
Welcome! Keyless door entry so you can check in anytime and no key to lose!
Spacious and open living, dining, and kitchen areas.

Overview of "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Sea view

Check out the area

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Port Bolivar, TX
  • Popular LocationCrystal Beach Beaches4 min walk
  • Popular LocationEast Beach37 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Galveston Cruise Terminal41 min drive
  • AirportGalveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

"My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach!

'My Crystal Beach House' is very family and child friendly (pets too with pre approval of owner). We are located on a large, wide, family friendly area of the beach, near Beach Barrel 23.. Come enjoy board games and puzzles, indoors and outdoor games such as ladder ball, cornhole, and more. We have toys for all ages, including beach toys! Many recent updates including flooring throughout (no carpet), cast aluminum outdoor grill, dishwasher, , washer/dryer, interior paint, etc.

This is truly our '2nd Home' so you will find many amenities that are missing in other beach homes. Please read our reviews and feel free to ask any questions. We own and manage the house ourselves and do not charge additional fees, including cleaning fees. We do ask that you leave the house clean, including washing sheets and towels and remaking beds (all cleaning products and laundry detergent are provided). HOWEVER, if you let us know in advance of your visit, the cleaning can be done for you with a cleaning fee charged of $125.

Our large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is the size of many 3 bedrooms, with almost 1300 sq. ft. Sleeps up to 10 (or 11 if one is in the Pack & Play). All TVs have Roku streaming service (with directions!) We also offer free Wi-Fi. The Primary Bedroom features a pillow top King bed and a daybed with a pop up trundle bed. There is also a Pack & Play and portable high chair if needed. The primary bedroom has a TV/DVD and the adjoining bath has a ceramic tiled shower.
Bedroom 2 has 1 set of bunk beds (pillow top mattresses) & a Queen sized bed as well as a TV/DVD. The hall bathroom has a tub/shower combo. The living room has a full sized futon.

The living, dining, and kitchen areas are open and spacious. Comfortable leather furniture and lots of windows, along with a TV & DVD (and movies). The kitchen is fully equipped for all your dining, cooking, or baking needs, including lots of pots and pans (non stick and stainless), kitchen condiments, spices, and a dual Keurig coffee maker that makes both individual cups or full pots of coffee.

We have a ice chest on wheels you can take to the beach, as well as "Bag Chairs," various beach toys, frisbees, and more!

There is a large, partially covered deck where you can enjoy sitting outside while watching the sunset or relaxing in the hammock while reading a book.

Downstairs (under the house and deck) you will find a fish cleaning station with sink, an outdoor shower (with hot and cold water), foot washing area, porch swing, hammock, picnic table, and a cast aluminum charcoal bar b q grill.

Full Sized Washer & Dryer and an Iron & Ironing Board are also included, as are lots of games, puzzles, and movies.

Bed linens, pillows, bath towels, and beach towels are provided.

Our beach house is located in a family friendly area, less than 3 tenths of a mile to the beach (or less than a 5 minute walk), with some full time residents and a wide beach, near barrel 23. Please no loud parties, prom groups, graduation parties, etc. Minimum age for main renters: 25, please.

Pets allowed on a case by case basis, please ask. Please no smoking or vaping inside and clean up any cigarette butts.

Check in time: 4 PM (may be negotiable)
Check out time: You clean - 1 PM,
We clean - 10 AM (you may leave your car at the house and use outdoor shower until 1 PM but all belonging must be out of the house).

Keywords: House, Beach, Crystal Beach, Bolivar, Fishing, Birding, near Galveston, pets, Beach, Family.

Property manager

Miriam Gerdes
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 1:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack & Play, booster seat, wagon, games, DVDs, etc

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Must contact owner prior to booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside. Pick up all butts.
Please leave house clean, including washing sheets and towels, remaking beds and cleaning floors. All cleaning supplies and detergents provided.
Use outdoor shower and foot washing area to remove sand before coming in house. Rinse bathing suits, beach towels, etc outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bolivar Peninsula and East Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Port Bolivar, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach Beaches - 4 min walk
  • East Beach - 37 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 41 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 42 min drive
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 6 min drive
  • Nauti Beaver Hut - 8 min drive
  • La Playita Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Dannay Donuts - 9 min drive
  • Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! ?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location clean house
Everything was great except...prior renter dud not properly charge vacuum. Also living room furniture old and and UNCOMFORTABLE.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip
Wanted to take a trip with visiting niece but could only stay one night. The Crystal Beach house was perfect. The place was tidy and gad everything you would need. Our niece loves the connect four game and the short walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great find, easy, beautiful stay
We booked this property for a long weekend to begin spring break. Our agenda for the trip was set to zero, just to enjoy a little vitamin sea and unwind. This house was very clean, stocked with everything but food, extremely great location for beach, supplies, activites, etc. I especially loved that I got to bring our 2 pups with us. Usually it's not worth the crazy extra fees to bring them. They loved the beach and we loved having them along as well. The house was super easy to clean up, everyone had a comfy place to sleep, we couldn't have asked for better and already looking ahead to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delila P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Vacay
This was a wonderful property. Two things to keep in mind, you will need to take the free ferry to and from the Peninsula If you are on IH-45. The ferry can take anywhere between 45mins to an hour to load. Just be prepared for that. The ferry ride is awesome though, you are over the water. The house is amazing. Very clean and organized. The host gave information about most of the restaurants nearby, which cut down the, "What do I want to eat", time. The second thing is the two parks I was able to locate were bummers. The first one was a soccer park, the second one had a swing and one of those old bouncy contraptions. I was looking for a playground facility for my son. All and all everything was fantastic. The beach is close, they had a wagon for my son to ride in. The dogs enjoyed being on the balcony and underneath the house. The beach was a lot for them. The house was very relaxing and beautiful. Watch for late night critters (skunks) if you like to take walks at night in the neighborhood. What a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Wonderful time and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Miriam Gerdes

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We love coming to Bolivar for the relaxation and getting away from everything. It is so peaceful to sit on our deck in a deck chair or in the hammock and watch and listen to the waves or see the sunset. We live in College Station, which is about 3 hours away and come down as much as we can.

Why they chose this property

We have loved coming to Bolivar for many years. The tranquility of the area and the friendly people had us coming back again and again. Now that I have a child, I wanted a place (not too far away) where he could learn to enjoy the beach as much as I do.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the peace and quiet of Bolivar, while Galveston is just a short ferry ride away. The restaurants on Bolivar Peninsula can't be beat either! The beach is 2 tenths of a mile walk from our house along a paved neighborhood street. The beach is wide and quiet in 'our' area. You will find some surf fishers and families but usually no loud parties!
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