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Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A covered wooden deck with a view of the ocean, a small outdoor seating area, and a window with a purple curtain.
A small, single-story building with a covered porch and a garage door.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, double sink, and pendant lighting.
A turquoise house with a purple door, a white seahorse decoration, and a welcome mat reading "Welcome to CASTAWAVES".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, nauti beaver hut
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly

Perfect location! Your family will be close to everything when you stay at Castawaves, Crystal Beach. We are centrally located to the Beach, restaurants, entertainment and shopping. Walk 2 minutes to the beach or drive your vehicle onto the beach with the neighborhood beach access.
2 bed, 2 bath beach house with plenty of entertaining outdoor space.
Fenced in back yard- we welcome well behaved dogs with a fee- ($80)
Middle chill out deck

The space
2 bedrooms
Master bedroom with king bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and two sinks
Second bedroom 1 full bed and full bunk beds. Total of 3 beds with en-suite bathroom with shower and two sinks.
Can sleep up to 6 people. (please note the top bunk is for a child only)
TVs in both bedrooms and Livingroom for everyone to enjoy.
The kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans, oven, microwave, waffle maker and utensils. Plenty of plates, glasses etc.
The outdoor decks are great for relaxing or playing games. The top deck offers views of the Gulf. And the ground floor patio has lots of seating plus a charcoal grill which makes it easy for your summer cookout. (we do not supply charcoal or lighter fluid for the grill).
The outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off sandy feet after a fun day at the beach.
Castawaves is dog friendly- additional fee of $80 for total stay applied. We have a fenced in yard.
Guest access
You will have access to the whole house apart from the owner's closet and the garage. Castawaves is dog friendly- $80 one off fee. We have a fenced in yard.
Early check in / late check out: can be accommodated at a $20 per hour fee if available, please send your request.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Well behaved dogs are allowed but you must pay a fee of $80
Any damage caused by pets or yourself will be charged
Anyone checking out after 11 will incur a $50 per hour fee

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3458114vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and East Beach. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • nauti beaver hut - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 54 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 54 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 59 min drive - 37.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly?

As of 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly on 3 Nov 2026 start from £269, 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 at Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castawaves- 2 bedroom 2 bath steps from the beach dog friendly located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal Beach and nauti beaver hut. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very nice stay. Easy check-in process and very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our needs and excellent house will definitely book again!! Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. It was very clean amd the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a short walk to the beach. Very amenable, no complaints. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, great experience, great price!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castawaves is a great place. Less than a 10 minute walk to beach. Very well decorated, very well equipped. Furniture and beds were comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D.

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

Birthday / Anniversary Stay

The house was beautiful We love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thankyou so much, so happy you had a great time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dallas p.

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

Nice place

It was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh d.

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

Great cabin

Very nice and clean. Nicely decorated. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying :) so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

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

Day at the beach

Wonderful property in great condition is a nice location for a day at the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zack T.

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

Castaway

Clean and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thank you for staying
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wren D.

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

Nice little beach house

The outdoor space is great, property as described, clean, good layout. No washer and dryer, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great, I really felt like if I needed anything. They were a message away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidra H.

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

Charming Castaways

This getaway is clean and very up to date and stylish. We enjoyed a very relaxing stay here with our pups. The fenced in yard is a bonus. The beach is visible from the decks and a short stroll away. The breeze on the upper decks as you relax in the hammocks was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thankyou for staying with us, so happy you had a great time :)
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Landon T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Made up things to make me pay for more, and lack of communication.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
We strongly disagree with this review, as it does not reflect the reality of this stay. The guest violated house rules by hosting an unauthorized party, which resulted in significant damage and an excessive mess left behind. All charges applied were in line with our clearly stated policies ( WHICH THEY DID NOT PAY) and were necessary to cover the condition in which the property was left. Throughout the process, communication was consistent and documented. We take great pride in maintaining our property and being transparent with guests, and we stand by the actions taken in this case. Future guests can feel confident that our policies are applied fairly and consistently.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

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

Husband’s birthday getaway

This really is the perfect size beach house and perfect for a quick getaway. We absolutely loved the lounge deck level with the hammocks, it provided a peaceful break from the sun. The fully fenced in yard and deck is an awesome plus. The only thing it lacked was counter/table top space near grill but juggling food trays and plates really isn’t a big deal. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie M.

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

Fun and colorful getaway

Loved everything about the stay!!! Only recommendation would be for bigger pots and pans. I purchased a pasta strainer and left it there for future guests. Overall fun was had by all and would most definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin-Z R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I took a quick trip to the beach and this was a wonderful place to stay. The house could sleep 8 people even though it was just the two of us. I loved the colors of the property and the paint. It was very cute. There is a little hammock area in the middle that was breezy and a nice little hang out area. The fenced in backyard was perfect for my dog. The only issue we had were the 4 small dogs in the neighbors yard across the street, that barked constantly. That is not the fault of the owners of this home, but it was just annoying. Overall, it was a great home and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla G.

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

Cute Home!

The place was perfect. We had trouble booking the home originally with VRBO but it worked out. It was nice to have the little fenced in yard for dogs. Nice floor plan and proximity to the beach...I loved the levels and the extra deck with the swings and hammock. We had a quick stay and didn't stay in the home much but it was all functional. We appreciate the extra waters, candy and koozies too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

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

Relaxing

The house is small and is perfect for me and a friend. We were able to have separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Cozy and clean little house. My Full size 4 door F150 and trailer and UTV had no problems fitting in the carport. Plenty of sitting options on the decks. Love the hammock swings! Neighbors weren't too noisy, short drive to the beach on the UTV. Definitely recommended for a couple with a couple of children or two couples. A bonus for me was the fenced-in yard for my fur baby. I would like to have had a box fan provided but thankfully I brought one to help me sleep and drown out any noise. I would return and stay here over and over! Lovely home!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Amazing beach house

The pictures do not do this place justice. It is emacilate, gorgeous and perfectly decorated. Fantastic. Every room had fans, comfortable beds, with secondary room having a double over double bunk with an additional double bed. TVs with Netflix, Hulu, etc. in BOTH bedrooms and the living room. Two beautiful bathrooms, tons of places for clothes and luggage, stocked kitchenware, coffee and pods,and my 16 year old daughter slept on the couch very comfortably. We stay in A-LOT of VRBO’s and this one ranks at the top. The pictures had me very underwhelmed… seriously, y’all should get better photos to show how awesome this place is. We weren’t worried since we were only going to be there for one night but I could have stand MUCH longer, it was that nice!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thank you for staying, so happy you enjoyed your stay
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dana M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Wasted my hard earned money and my time

The house did not include hammocks as listed nor wood for fire pit the bedding was not clean on the top bunk .. there are hardly pots to cook with… the oven is close to the kitchen counter so it’s hard to cook out of safely… there’s not many towels or rags considering your on a beach property and likely to shower more often … last but not least … the neighbors were singing so loud and cussing so loud vulgar language during their outdoor karaoke right next to the house I rented I could not enjoy my stay which was a honeymoon stay and ended up a nightmare I couldn’t even enjoy being outside to see the fireworks that took place due to the neighbors I would not recommend although it is a cute home I would not recommend you waste your time or money I spoke with the owner she said she could not help the way the neighbors Act which is understandable but I still would not recommend im scarred for life I’ll probably never look into a beach rental again unless the homes were spread apart further
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially for such an important occasion like your honeymoon. I understand how disappointing it must have been to encounter those issues, and I genuinely apologize for the inconvenience caused. However, I would like to remind you that this was a New Years eve reservation and we cannot control how neighbors celebrate the festivities in their own homes. The listing does state that the hammocks are no longer in use due to a recent hurricane. It also states to bring your own firewood/firelighters if you intend to use the firepit. Please do read all instructions before booking. There were also 2 undisclosed guests for your stay, there are enough towels etc for the amount of guests per your booking. You booked for 2 people and both bathrooms had at least 4 sets of towels in there. The kitchen is intended to cook light meals only. We do not provide towels for the beach.. We certainly would not recommend you to other hosts and would not welcome you back again. Warning to others.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marvin o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip! House was beautiful and clean when we arrived. Minor issue that the kitchen could use some extra cookware, bowls, and silverware. We had a few issues with the electronic door lock but backup key was available and host was very responsive to any issues. Wonderful neighbors, nice ocean view, and we loved the hammocks! We will definitely return! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Tina Rachall

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My name is Tina, I am originally from Scotland, UK, living in Katy, TX with my husband, 2 children and small dogs.

Why they chose this property

We love crystal beach, the atmosphere, the restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Artwork outside, attention to details, minutes from the beach

Languages:

English

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