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Steps from the Beach!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps from the Beach!

When you arrive you will see there is enough space to park 3 vehicles at the front of the house. Underneath the house you will see a picnic area with tables and chairs where you can enjoy a meal with the family. This will lead you to the fenced playground in the back where the kids can play safely. Also underneath the house is an outdoor, enclosed shower where you can wash the sand off your feet when returning from the beach, which is only about one minute walking distance.

You will need to walk up a flight of about 20 stairs to get to the wrap around deck area where you will be able to enjoy beautiful ocean views, as well as a soft ocean breeze. Enter the home into a roomy living room which has 2 ottoman single hide-a -beds for additional sleeping and a big screen Roku television where you can enjoy your favorite shows under your own accounts. You will also enjoy the fully equipped and updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. As you make your way down the hall you will find the master suite has a king size bed as well as it's own bathroom and exit onto the deck. the 2nd bedroom has a queen size bed. the 3rd bedroom has 2 full size bunk beds.

Please remember that this property is on a peninsula, and is therefore surrounded by water, which means there may likely be mosquitoes, especially during summertime. We do have the property treated regularly for this but can’t guarantee that it will be mosquito free.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PET POLICY: Pet must be house trained. Pet must never be left alone inside the house. Pets are not allowed on any furniture or in any of the beds.
PET POLICY (Continued): All pet discharge/droppings/shedding, must be cleaned by guest before check out.
Renter is liable for any damage to the property and agrees to accept charges to the card on file should damage occur during occupancy.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Stingaree Marina and Galveston Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 56 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 56 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 56 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 56 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ajs Taco Stand - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Steps from the Beach! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the Beach! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views and access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views! Close walk to beach. Road to drive to beach was also right in front of the house. House was very clean and lovely with a fenced area. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Home needs a bit of TLC, but overall it was amazing! Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with beach access. House was clean and well equipped. Loved the fenced in yard for our pups! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as it was advertised. The house was spotless, the beach access ran in front of the house and the view was great. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Literally steps to the beach. Caught a mess of BIG redfish too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean property. Loved the fenced yard for our puppy and the proximity to the beach. Very short walk. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 minute walk to the beach! We had the best time as a family and loved this beach house with great views. The swing set/slide for the kids was the perfect touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little getaway! The view and close beach access made it spectacular! The cleanliness was beyond my expectations being that this is a pet friendly rental. There was absolutely no indication that a dog had ever stepped into the house! Mosquitoes were there but not as bad as some of the locations we’ve stayed at in the area!! Will definitely book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judy G.

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

Beach 2025 vacation

The house was perfect for our group. Had some issues with appliances but they were addressed right away. Short walk to the beach was great for after dinner walks on the beach .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home close to the beach. Clean spacious home that was very well laid out and comfortable. All of the beds were comfortable. The home has a very nice large wrap around porches that give you an ocean view from almost everywhere. Under the home is set up nicely and very spacious. The water pressure was amazing!!! They had everything needed for our stay. The fenced yard and swing set were a nice addition for us. The host Al was wonderful, commicated everything in a timely professional manner. Check in was a breeze. Extremely close to the beach on a quite area so we were able to relax and enjoy the beach and property. We will definitely book again. Thanks Al for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our beach stay

It’s was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KALLI S.

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

Perfect stay

We took a quick trip to disconnect and this house was perfect for that. Definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Peaceful getaway!

Loved this home and location! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carley B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Getaway

All the dishes was dirty, the bbq pit utensils had black mold on them, bugs on the dishes and draws. Other than that it was a great stay, we liked the view of the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great location and nice house

The house and location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sonja B.

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

Good but....

The place over was nice and walking distance from the beach. Down sides..... there was only 2 towels in each bath room. The dryer did not work, which is not good when traveling with kids. The agte latch on the deck was broke
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri E.

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

Enjoyed my stay

This property was exactly what I wanted in the price range and location that I wanted. The fenced in yard was perfect for my lil pup that stayed with us. Loved the outdoor space with ample seating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Last minute getaway

We booked the property very last minute & the owner was very accommodating. Great views from the top deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie T.

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

Family vacation

Great house and location. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen T.

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

Beach getaway

Has such an amazing time. The view is to die for
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie F.

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

Family vacation

We celebrated a bday and caught 5 huge bull red from the beach right in front of the house. Second time staying and will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Al

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I am a father of 5 awesome daughters and husband to a beautiful wife. We just recently bought this home in hopes that we could vacation here every so often and listed it on VRBO so that it could be enjoyed by others and to help pay for expenses.

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