Entire home

Family/pet friendly Beach retreat, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 10-12

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi

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Crystal Beach, TX

Place, Crystal Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Galveston Seawall
‪48 min drive‬
Place, Port of Galveston
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Mermaid Room

1 Queen Bed

Surfer Room

6 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Family/pet friendly Beach retreat, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 10-12

Soak up the sun and enjoy the waves in this kid friendly Beach retreat. Enjoy the large porch and a very short walk to a family friendly beach. When the sun goes down enjoy star filled skies with occasional nightly fireworks or cozy up by the indoor fireplace and stream your favorite movie or shows on 1 of the 3 Roku streaming televisions. Kids will enjoy the large collection of dvds, books, puzzles, and games. Great place to unwind and get some much needed family time.

- Sleeps 10 in beds: 1 king, 1 queen size, 6 twins, plus 2 to 4 additional on couch
- Linens included
- Beach access road on both sides, short walk to the beach
- Fully enclosed outdoor shower
- plenty of outdoor seating with both a gas and a wood fire pit
Hanging full size bed and a bar for entertaining
- Charcoal BBQ grill
- stainless steel appliances, flex brew coffee pot, microwave, blender, Crock-Pot, and toaster
- Fully equipped kitchen for up to 16 guests
- Nonbreakable dinnerware for children
- Indoor games
- Outdoor games
- 4 smart TV's and with Blue Ray player
- Extensive movie collection including kid movies
- Dual walk in shower
- Walk-in master closet
- Full size washer and dryer
- Large sectional that can be arranged for sleeping
- Electric Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$150 non-refundable pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outdoors please dispose of butts.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please wash and dry all used towels.

Leave downstairs like you found it.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Remove shoes before entering house

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Galveston Seawall - 48 min drive - 35.6 km
Port of Galveston - 48 min drive - 34.5 km
Galveston Island Beaches - 53 min drive - 40.0 km
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 57 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive
‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬17 min walk
‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family/pet friendly Beach retreat, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 10-12 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family/pet friendly Beach retreat, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 10-12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family/pet friendly Beach retreat, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 10-12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family/pet friendly Beach retreat, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 10-12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family/pet friendly Beach retreat, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 10-12 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

10/10 Excellent

norman g.

6 Apr, 2026

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

31 May, 2024

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

Great place to stay😊

We had such a relaxing time. Great location. Couches and bean bag (which was my favorite nap place) was so comfy. Great place to stay, exactly what we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Braxton S.

3 Jul, 2023

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

Beach house

My family enjoyed the stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn G.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Best Birthday Trip!

The house and host were both amazing! Everyone was impressed by the size of the house and also the closeness of the beach! It was so convenient having the beach a minute away. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025

So glad you all enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking good care of our happy place y'all are welcome back anytime.

Verified

8/10 Good

brandy t.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful place

We loved how kid friendly the house was.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena W.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Best Vaca!

Great Location! Very Clean! We will be back! Only beach cabin I will rent from now on :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025

I'm so glad you had a great stay. Y'all are welcome back anytime 😁

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

2 Jul, 2023

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

Great family getaway!

The house was great in a great location. It was clean, had lots of games for the kids, and plenty of space downstairs for a small Blow up pool.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

8 May, 2025

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

Perfect Location with Easy Beach Access

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

Gabriel’s 2020 Beach Trip

Was our 2nd year in a row to stay at this property, and once again it was very pleasant.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2020

So glad you all had another great stay. Thanks for taking such great care of our place. You are welcome back anytime.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holman N.

1 Dec, 2024

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

Thanksgiving fam time

What a great place to spend time with family, short walk to the beach, we loved walking our dogs every morning on the beach, dealing with host was a pleasure, highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec, 2024

Y'all were a joy to host. You left the house looking great. Couldn't even tell you had dogs. Thank you for taking such great care of our happy place. Have a very merry Christmas.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni R.

2 May, 2019

Nice beach house for a well needed restful weekend get away

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2021

So glad you enjoyed it. Please let me know anything I can improve on.

Verified

8/10 Good

Brandi D.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Everything you need!

Well taken care of property, had a lot of extras that was nice like games and beach stuff.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keshia H.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Definitely recommend

The host has great hospitality, she always responded in a timely manner, any question we had she answered with no problem

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2024

You all were great guests. Thanks for taking great care of the house. Y'all are welcome back anytime.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colby M.

23 May, 2024

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

Birthday weekend.

Some friends and I recently stayed here for a birthday weekend and were all impressed by the house and amenities. Communication with the host was great too, even just checking in to see how our weekend was going. Really can’t speak highly enough about our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2024

Thank you for the great review. You were a joy to host. One of our best. Thank you for taking great care of my happy place. Y'all are welcome back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Farnham

Why they chose this property

I remember coming to Crystal Beach every Summer as a teen. I feel so blessed to own a little piece of it to share the same memories with our 6 children.

What makes this property unique

Quiet Subdivision
Deed Restricted

Languages:

English

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Living Room 1

Master

Mermaid Room

Surfer Room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Master bath

Spaces

About this property

Family/pet friendly Beach retreat, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 10-12

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Port Bolivar

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

norman g.

norman g.

10/10 Excellent

Emilio M.

Emilio M.

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Angela C.

10/10 Excellent

Zina B.

Zina B.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Ashley B.

10/10 Excellent

Georgeanne H.

Great place to stay😊

Georgeanne H.

10/10 Excellent

Braxton S.

Beach house

Braxton S.

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn G.

Best Birthday Trip!

Evelyn G.

8/10 Good

brandy t.

Wonderful place

brandy t.

10/10 Excellent

Sheena W.

Best Vaca!

Sheena W.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Great family getaway!

Ashley S.