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Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20

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Watch the gorgeous ocean sunsets from your 7 person hot tub. And during the day your family can enjoy it under the shade of the house while watching the game on TV.
You can also catch all the colors of the sunset over the open water and sand right from the first floor or second floor deck!
You can't get any closer to the beach than Redfish Retreat!
We've got it all down here. Sit at the bar, watch TV, play games or clean the day's catch in the sink. Then just take it over to the charcoal grill a few feet away to cook your best dinner of the trip.
The ultimate game loft is the perfect spot for your teens or single adults. Enjoy 2 four person arcades and or a game of foosball with friends.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Anahuac Wildlife Refuge Room

1 King Bed

Moody Gardens Room

4 Queen Beds

North Jetty Pier Room

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Pleasure Pier Open Bunk and Game Room

2 Single Beds

Stingaree Marina Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway half-bathroom

Toilet

Master En-Suite Anahuac Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Sand Dollar Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Turtle Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20

Only 20 steps to the sand. Crystal Beach’s ultimate group house — beachfront, 5 bedrooms, hot tub, 2 arcades, tiki bar, and room for 20 people in beds.

BEACHFRONT @ Barrel 72 🥳👙

Bring your family or friend group of up to 20 people for your summer getaway to the beach!!

*2 four-person arcades *Nintendo Switch 🎮 *Foosball table ⚽️ *Kid-Safe Axe Throwing Game 🎯 *Beds for 20 *7 person hot tub *Weber charcoal grill 🔥 *Custom tiki bar 🧉 *Hammock *Giant Connect 4 *Custom Crystal Beach corn hole 🌽 *Margaritaville Drink Machine 🍹

Welcome to your BEACHFRONT stay "Redfish Retreat" in Crystal Beach, TX! @RedfishRetreat

All linens/bath towels are provided. Beds will be made up prior to your arrival. We provide a starter kit of household goods. If you are staying more than a few days you might need to purchase more.

Galveston, TX is just a short ferry ride away. The ferry is free & runs about every half hour during the day in peak season & about every hour overnight.
Please note: High-speed Wi-fi is provided for your streaming pleasure. Please understand, we are at the mercy of the internet provider.

**Read carefully before deciding to book this property. By booking this property you agree to these rules.**

Absolutely no parties! All guests must be 23+ with the exception of children with their parent/ guardian. 20 person max in the house. Throwing a party or exceeding the maximum permitted occupancy will result in the loss of your deposit. You will also be asked to leave immediately without refund.

HOT TUB RULES: There will be a $300 fee for improper use of the hot tub or if it needs to be drained after your stay. Please shower before entering the hot tub! Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Kids under the age of 5 should not be in hot tubs because of the temperature. No dirt, grass or any other substances in the hot tub, i.e. no bubbles, oils, soaps, etc. Clothing is not optional - swimwear must be worn. No horseplay or inappropriate behavior, no glassware, no smoking, no splashing, no diving. Do not sit on the cover of hot tub. If cover is broken you will be charged $600 for a replacement cover.

Absolutely NO smoking ANY substances in the house. Absolutely no fires, including candles. Unauthorized smoking or fires will be charged the full deposit hold amount plus damages and extra cleaning fees - including but not limited to smoke damage or odors.

No pets of any kind. You will be charged $500 in extra cleaning fees if you bring a pet. This is for the benefit of all guests so that anyone with animal allergies can be confident they will be safe and comfortable staying in the house.

You will be required to sign a rental agreement after booking. It is the booking guest’s responsibility to get all other guests to read and agree to follow the rules of the rental agreement.

*No refunds for weather/ natural disasters/ power outages/ noise/ other things that are beyond our control.*
It is highly recommended that you purchase an inexpensive travel insurance policy. This gives you peace of mind in the event you have unforeseen circumstances that require you to cancel outside of the refund window on our cancellation policy. Please review, we have our policy set to "strict."

At Redfish Retreat you are beachfront on a public beach which will sometimes mean noise and music so we have provided sound machines in every bedroom so you can still sleep the night away.

Notice of Cameras: There are 3 exterior security cameras, one at the driveway, one facing down the steps to the main door, and one facing the backyard toward the beach, so we can make sure the property is secure and people aren’t approaching the house or hot tub from the beach. They are motion-sensored and on 24/7. There are no cameras inside the house. If you interfere with the cameras, you will be asked to leave immediately with no refund.

Shampoos, toiletries, condiments, zip-locs, charcoal & coffee are NOT provided. Plan to bring your own or purchase them when you arrive.

A security deposit HOLD of $1000 will be placed on the credit card you use to make the reservation 2 days prior to your reservation date (or if you book through Airbnb you will be asked to fill out the deposit hold form to enter a credit card). This is NOT a charge, just a HOLD. It will be released after we have had a chance to inspect the property or within 7 days after your reservation ends, minus any damages found.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

No pets. If you bring an unauthorized pet you will

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking anything inside the house.

*Absolutely no parties! *All guests must be 24+ with the exception of children with their parent/guardian. *20 person max. *No pets of any kind.

*Exceeding the maximum permitted occupancy will result in the loss of your deposit. *Absolutely NO smoking ANY substances in the house.

*All guests will be required to sign a rental agreement upon booking. *A $1000 deposit hold will be placed 2 days before booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2833791vb
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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Pier 21 Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 47 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 48 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 52 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 57 min drive - 41.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20?

As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20 on 6 Jul, 2026 start from S$1,234, 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 Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront | 5BR | Hot Tub + 2 Arcades | Sleeps 20 located?

This Crystal Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANYE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The hot tub was great and the house was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 8 adults and 7 kids ranging from 2-16. There was something for everyone to do. It's so close to the beach and was perfect. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2026
I’m so glad to hear you all loved your stay!! And yes, being right on the beach makes it so easy!! Come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Yay! I’m so happy to hear it!! 🤗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house great location lots of fun had with our family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thanks for staying with us and I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great place to stay!

This was a perfect house and a perfect location. Our whole family loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
YAY! I am so happy to hear that you all loved the house and the location!!! Can't ask for a better review. Please come and stay again soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on the beach in next to the beach access. Clean house and stocked full of amenity’s!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
The location on the beach is hard to beat and I’m happy to hear you all enjoyed the house and its amenities so much!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Great property overlooking the beach

Great place, owners were very communicative and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2024
I’m so happy you all enjoyed the house!! Thanks for staying with us. Please come back and stay again soon! 🤗🧜🏽‍♀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay P P.

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

Crystal Beach 2025

Spring break with the family - we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2025
I love hearing that your family had a great time on your trip for Spring Break!! Come again soon - maybe this summer when it’s hot and you can really enjoy the water too!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Great Spring Break

Our family had a great time here. The house has everything that you need, it was incredibly clean, and spacious and comfy. You are close to everything and just steps from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thank you Renee!! I am so glad your group enjoyed the house and the beach!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luckyslevin ?.

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

Beachside

The stay was the best one yet! Loved how close it was to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine B.

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

Breathtaking views 😍

We loved everything about our stay! Great location! The house is absolutely beautiful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
We’re so glad you loved Redfish Retreat! And you’re right, you really can’t beat the location. 😍 We’d love to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Great Family Vacation

This place is amazing. Great location, so close too the beach. Great amenities. Leslie was great to deal with. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2024
Hi Craig!! Thanks for staying with us for your special family gathering. I’m so glad your stay was great and that you all enjoyed the location and all the added amenities too! Please come back soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi P.

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

Perfect location

We had an amazing time! House was clean and right on the beach! Great location . Will be renting again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Hi Bobbi! Thanks so much for your great review!! I'm so glad you loved it and we can't wait to host you again on your next trip to Crystal Beach!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great house

This house is amazing, do yourself a favor and stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
We are thrilled to hear that you all loved the house!!! Please come back and stay again anytime! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Perfect Place

We had an AMAZING time! This property was clean, stocked with everything you can imagine and the location and decor are perfect! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2024
I’m so happy your group loved the house and location!! Thank you so much for the raving review! Please come back soon!! 🤗🥳
Verified

10/10 Excellent

salvador a.

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

GREAT LOCATION ,FAMILY FRIENDLY

We had such a great time the location was perfect car access for the beach literally 5 feet away location was perfect store right down the street family friendly had a blast game room was awesome big big balcony, They literally have everything you need for a beach trip,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
We are so glad you loved the location and the game room so much! And the huge balconies too! 🥳🥳 We’d love to host your next trip to the beach whenever you’re ready.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Redfish

We loved our stay at redfish. The property is beautiful and Leslie was pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
I'm so glad you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving together with family!! We love being about to help families make memories for a lifetime. Please come back anytime!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Wonderful time at Redfish Retreat!

We thoroughly enjoyed being right on the beach and the layout of your home! Plenty of space for everyone to spread out with our party of 14. Going out to have coffee on the deck and watch our children play on the beach just below was such an added convenience and bonus! We would definitely stay here again at the Redfish Retreat! : )
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2025
I am so happy your group enjoyed the space and location right on the beach!!! The decks are amazing and I hope you all come back soon to enjoy them again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T.

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

Thankful

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property. We loved the location and all the games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
We are so happy you chose to stay at Redfish Retreat and love hearing that you all enjoyed the house and the fun stuff to do there! Please come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark M.

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

Fantastic Property!

This is by far one of the best stays we have had. The online pictures and description accurately matched the actual condition of the property. I highly recommend this property to anyone!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thanks for staying with us Clark!! Thanks also for the awesome review and we are so happy you enjoyed it so much!! Hope to see you all back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie J.

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

Loved it

We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and we had everything we needed. Great location!! We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thanks for being great guests! We loved having you and can't wait to host you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia l.

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

Rested

The view and the house were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thanks for staying with us Cynthia! So happy to hear you all enjoyed they house and you’re right - the view is great!! 🤗😍
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

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

Great spot!

Clean, good layout, bunk beds and video games were a hit. Went with our young family, 8 adults, 8 kids and everybody was comfortable. Great patio to sit and hang in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
I’m so happy to hear your family had a great trip and enjoyed the house!! Come back next summer to make more memories!! 🤩😃
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haden R.

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

Best spot in Crystal Beach

This was the second time we have stayed at this property! It's always so easy to schedule and the host is amazing. The property works great with large groups. The entertaining space is nice with the video games and it's so close to the beach! Look no further book it today!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much for the amazing review, Haden!! We were so happy you returned to stay with us and even more happy you loved this trip too!!! We hope to host you again soon. 🤗

About the host

Hosted by Leslie, manager of Redfish Retreat

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What makes this property unique

You can't get closer to the beach than at Redfish Retreat. You will be right on the ocean as the property backs up to the beautiful sand of Crystal Beach. Watch the waves and the sunrise right from the expansive decks or from inside the house.

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