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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 103150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gilchrist Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bay / Beach Bedroom Second Level

1 Queen Bed

Beach Bedroom Second Level

1 Queen Bed

Bunkhouse Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom 2nd Level

1 King Bed

Master Suite Level 1

1 King Bed

Top of The World Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunkhouse Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Level 1 Half Bath

Toilet

Level 2 Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite Level 1 Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Level 2 Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home

The Reserve is a non-smoking, no pets allowed and includes a whole house generator. There are frequent power outages at the beach during the summer. Don't let a power outage ruin your planned beach trip. Also, the new Bunkhouse Suite is now available. The bunkhouse suite measures approx. This area measures 450 sq.ft. and includes a full-bath, kitchenette, flat screen TV with Dish Network, queen bed and a full size bunk bed. The BASE rental price does NOT include the use of the bunkhouse. If your party is for 10 or fewer, then the main house is all you need. If you party has 11-14 individuals, then you must rent the bunkhouse. NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not allow blow-up mattresses or anyone to sleep on the furniture. Depending on the time of the reservation, the cost of the bunkhouse will add an additional $150-$400 per night to the rental cost of the home. Please note the bunkhouse is a en suite located on the mezzanine level of the The Reserve. While offering a great view of the beach and privacy from the main house, this area is designed for adults or teenage children.

From the moment you arrive at the palm tree lined drive of The Reserve, you will come to understand this property is different from anything else offered for rent on the Bolivar Peninsula. The Reserve at Bolivar Beach is located on 3 private, gated beach front acres. Everything you need is included in the rental price. No hidden cost or fees. This Owner-Managed rental has 3,150 sq.ft. of air conditioning living space with an Elevator. The home also features a total of five decks. The mezzanine deck underneath the house features the new Bunkhouse and an outside bar. The home has six bedrooms and four-half baths. There are three Master Suites each with its own private bathroom. There is a master suite is on the first, second floor and the mezzanine floors facing the beach.

Additionally, the house has three additional bedrooms. All but one of these face the beach. It should be noted that all bedrooms have water views. As The Reserve on Bolivar Beach is one of the tallest structures on the peninsula, the view from the upper level bedroom / sun deck is without equal. Located in every bedroom is a flat screen TV and ample storage space for your stay. The house contains a total of 4.5 baths. If being outside enjoying the gulf breeze or a sunset view is your idea of a good time, this house is for you. The home has a total of four beach facing decks with an additional sunset porch located on the front of the home with unrestricted sunset views over the peninsula and Galveston Bay.

The home has a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) with a large island which accommodates seating for four adults. Just off the kitchen is a dinning area which also faces the beach. Dinning area accommodates six adults. Just off the dining area is the living room which has a gas burning fireplace and unrestricted beach views. The home has a large laundry room with washer and dryer. Everything you need is included with your rental of The Reserve. Linens, towels and your own gas powered golf car.

Anyone stating at The Reserve has access to the private resort pool located across the street from the beach house.

Please note all rates on this website are for vacation stays and no weddings or special events. Please inquire about the cost of The Reserve for weddings or special events. We do consider short term rentals (minimum of 2 nights), so please inquire if you have questions or require a quote. Please note The Reserve has Owner lock-off areas.

The Reserve is designed for a total of 14 guest (adults + children) when the bunkhouse is rented. We are Owner / Managers and personally handle every check-in. Additional overnight or day guest to the property may be allowed WITH PRIOR CONSENT of the Owners. Please be very clear at the time of your reservation request on the number of guest (overnight and day visitors) that will be at the property. If additional guest are allowed, additional fee's may apply.
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Amenities

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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property.
Government Issued ID for All Adult Guest Required
No More Than 10 Guest (Overnight or Day Guest) Allowed

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Naval Museum and Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 60 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 60 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 61 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ajs Taco Stand - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina and High Island Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 87 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

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

Great Vacation

Awesome location and house was perfect. Even stayed an extra night. Elevator was a big help with bags and little ones
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin T.

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

Absolutely Amazing

This rental started great. The owners answered questions I had before i even booked the house. They were responsive the whole time. The house is right on the beach with amazing views and a private cart path to the beach. The top room makes you feel like you are up there with the birds. The kids loved the room. The large yard made playing football and baseball perfect. The elevator worked great for my elderly mother. I would highly recommend this house and will definitely be booking it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Family Christmas Present

This is my 2nd stay at this home and its becoming our favorite quick getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Leonard

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

Amazing Place

Enjoyed the house, amenities and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Felicia P.

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

Great Place To Stay!

We had 8 family members and it was a great location for us as it could accommodate us all. It was a beautiful location very close to the beach and we plan on revisiting this beach house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful home and very clean. Hosts were very accommodating and we appreciated the hospitality. Thank you so much for making our stay very enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty F.

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

Fabulous for Big Families!

First time my adult kids and their families have vacationed together and The Reserve had plenty of room for everybody! Great house, location and amenities! Also, having someone there to check you in and go over everything in the home is a huge plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaina C.

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

Good time at the beach

Great house, we all had a great time. Love that it has an elevator!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Summer Family Fun

This is the ideal home for a summer family gathering at the beach. We loved the amazing beach/ocean views from multiple decks, convenient beachfront location with safe, easy access to the beach, comfortable but delightfully decorated rooms, and exceptional property managers and owners. Our family unanimously decided to return next summer for more family fun and memorable experiences!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall & Nancy R., Silsbee, TX

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

Very good overall experience. Steve was very fair to us when we had to rent the bunkhouse.

Beautiful, clean cabin with many amenities. Check in was excellent. Marina was very nice to explain and answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Labor Day 2023

Beautiful home and perfect location! Only complaint is for the high cost, guest should be able to control ac temperature!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Summer Family Vacation

This was our 4th summer to stay at this great property which is spacious, super clean, well maintained, and has many upgrades. It's only a few yards from the beach and is located well north of the heavily congested Crystal Beach area, so beach space in front of the home is plentiful and heavy vehicle traffic on the beach is not so much a concern. Rental includes great amenities such as a golf cart, interior elevator, outdoor shower near the dune line and one at the house, and 5-burner gas grill. Owners Steve and Annie Smith are personally involved and quickly respond to any email inquiries in advance of rental dates. Property managers Marina and Oscar live nearby and are very responsive by phone or text when there's a question or an issue pops up. Our adult children and 5/7 year old grandchildren love meeting us at this home which has now become an annual summer family tradition where many memories have been (and will be) made. Before our first stay, we searched for a lower priced option with the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms and comparable amenities, but this was the only one that met all our needs, so we were willing to pay a little extra for it. After our first stay, we stopped wasting time looking elsewhere. We hope others can enjoy the same great times we've had at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Jay D.

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

Fabulous Family Beach Weekend

Our children and grandchildren shared an amazing extended weekend with us at Crystal Beach. This home was the perfect place for family fun and relaxation…gorgeous home with so many extra amenities, numerous decks, incredible ocean views from every level, convenient access to quiet beach, and excellent owners and property managers who went out of their way to ensure a super stay! We highly recommend this property and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

The Reserve.

This is a lovely home - well decorated, comfortable furnishings, well equipped kitchen, elevator, golf cart included. Our only downfall was the excessive heat which can’t be controlled!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan D.

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

CB 2023

My family and I chose this home for its size, view, and spacious acreage. Needless to say, it didn’t disappoint in the slightest. The owner was very informative, and accommodating to our needs. Check in/out was easy and painless and the property manager was extremely kind. We would and will gladly book this home again in the future and would highly recommend it for others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Another great stay @ The Reserve!

This was our second year to stay at The Reserve and we enjoyed every minute of it. The house is always so clean, and Marina and Oscar (the property managers) are beyond helpful and so so kind. We look forward to staying again soon. My only suggestion would be to add an additional full-size refrigerator somewhere in the house. Navigating one full-size refrigerator (there is a mini fridge in the bunkhouse and another on the second floor) was tricky with that many people but we made it work.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

joann g.

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

Fabulous multi generational family vacation

Loved the house, even better than the pictures indicated. Kitchen wonderful for meal prep everything we need, beds comfortable, elevator a knee saver. The whole house generator was greatly appreciated when the power went off for 4 hours due to mandatory system maintenance on the peninsula. Beach access was very convenient. Golf cart a plus. 4yr old grandson loved playing with all the toddler toys in the closet. All the decks were fun to watch a storm rolling in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C., Granite City, Illinois

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

Levels for everyone to enjoy!!

Beautiful home and amazing views. I was pleasantly surprised at how well you could see the beach and hear the waves!! The only few complaints I would have is the entire week we stayed it was windy and hard to relax outside, not sure if it’s like this all the time but it would’ve been nice to have an area that had something to block the wind and hang outside. Also there is plenty of shells to find on the beach but bring water shoes!! It is almost unbearable to walk in the ocean!! The property itself was very clean and well stocked for our arrival. The elevator was very handy for several people in our group. The upstairs had a smart tv for 2 -11 year olds(they loved that) all the balconies and all the views are spectacular. The tiki bar is amazing, but as I mentioned unbearable because of the wind. Overall I would definitely recommend this property to any group size or age. It really Does accommodate everyone. If you’re looking for white sandy beaches, plenty of food and drink options, this is not the town for you, if you’re looking for peace and quiet, looking to get away from all the craziness other destinations bring, this is the town for you and this is the perfect house to stay in
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Big House

Plenty of room with a private bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Amazing sunset and rises on all sides

Beautifully cabin with multiple balcony views for all times of day and night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Guadalupe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Randy N., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice place to stay, with rooms for everyone, right in on the beach! ☺️🏖️

Perfect fit for our family of 12, and all of the balconies were great! Nice having the golf cart, as well as the Adirondack chairs, washer game & fire pit downstairs (although the fire pit has several holes in it & could get dangerous with really dry grass). Great location close to the beach, & enjoyed the use of the pool at RV Resort across the street. -Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint W.

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

Relaxing

The property was super nice and clean. Great location with easy beach access and not a super crowded area of beach. It had all of the amenities we needed and then some. Little perks like the availability of the golf cart were nice! Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The pictures do not do this place justice. The kitchen was large with tons of storage and very well stocked. All of the beds were very comfortable and my family slept well. The top of the house room is much bigger than the pictures show with plenty of room for my boys 8 & 9 to play. There are a ton of accommodations for infants including a pack n play, changing table, high chair (the kind you attach to a chair), toys for many ages, and books. A huge storage tub full of sand toys and other beach equipment was available. The golf cart was great for hauling things to the beach and the elevator was very handy as well. The view of the beach was excellent and not crowded. My family had a wonderful time and would definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve or Annie Smith

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Long term gulf coast residents who have put down deep roots on Bolivar Peninsula. As frequent travelers to locations all over the US, Europe and the Far-Middle East, we understand what everyone is looking for when they are on vacation and that is a good time. You will never find a more customer service oriented couple. Our goal when building The Reserve on Bolivar Beach was to develop a property that would provide an unparalleled beach experience. While The Reserve is offered for rental, it also serves as our home during part of the year. As Owner-Managers, no expense was spared when this home was built. We think once you visit, you'll agree.

Why they chose this property

Simply the best beach front rental home the Bolivar Peninsula has to offer. If you are looking for a high end, beach front rental, this is the place for you and your family or friends to stay. The beach in front of the house is often empty and makes for a nice stroll in during sunrise or sunset. A private 150' bridge will take you from the rear of the property directly onto the beach. The home has two outside showers, a total of five (5) decks and every amenity you would expect from any five star property.

What makes this property unique

Everything is included in the rental. No hidden fees. All linens, towels and trash service are included. Also included in every rental is a gas powered golf cart which can accommodate four adults. Additional golf carts are available for rent if needed.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

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