S.S. Esmeralda-Newly built home-3min from beach

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A coastal beach with a long stretch of sandy shore, a few buildings, and a clear blue sky.
A spacious living room with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a sliding door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A wooden deck with a thatched roof bar area, wooden stools, and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, nauti beaver hut
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, is home to this holiday home. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Galveston Railroad Museum and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • nauti beaver hut - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 57 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 57 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 35.6 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
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is S.S. Esmeralda-Newly built home-3min from beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at S.S. Esmeralda-Newly built home-3min from beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at S.S. Esmeralda-Newly built home-3min from beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at S.S. Esmeralda-Newly built home-3min from beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is S.S. Esmeralda-Newly built home-3min from beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. We really enjoyed our time and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a perfect little family vacation. Cabin had everything we needed. The deck is huge and the tiki bar up there is great. Was able to hang out up there on a bad weather day and still enjoy it. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We come down a couple times a year and this house was very close to the best value for the cost. It’s a very nice house and not overpriced. We will definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and great location! Great communication from the host!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean well stocked newer property with easy access to the beach and nearby necessities/restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

S.S. Esmeralda

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, fit our family well. Nice amenities and close to the beach. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beach house was beautiful and beds were comfy. Lots of room for corn hole and grilling/hanging out downstairs after enjoying the beach all day, Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach House

Great beach house for families. Roomy and close access to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

This was a great place to stay for the week. Very clean and everything we needed. Greatly enjoyed the tiki bar upstairs so we didn't have to walk down stairs for the party.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back next summer! The house was perfect—thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Host

Good location, house was like new. Host (Josh) was great, easy to communicate with during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location, great set up for family. Clean, new property. Felt like home at the beach !! 100% will book again !!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us!! We do hope to host you again…
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach vacay

Great floor plan, plenty of space to hangout on the deck. The beach entrance is close to the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feiends

2 families - 4 adults, 4 kids. It was the PERFECT cabin for us. We loved staying here. This is probably our favorite rental so far!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Property

We vacation in Crystal Beach every summer, and this beautiful property is by far the nicest we've visited. We will definifely be booking here again next year. Communication, location, ammenities, cleanliness, everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay in a Beautiful Beach Home

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property! The house is tastefully decorated, giving it a cozy, welcoming feel that truly feels like a home away from home. It's located in a peaceful area, perfect for relaxing and just a short walk to the beach, which made morning strolls and sunset views so easy to enjoy. The location, comfort, and charm of this home exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet getaway by the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Stay

We had a wonderful stay at this property! Everything was just as it was described in the listing. The owner was very prompt to reply back to all questions I had. We will absolutely recommend to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2023
Thank you so much for staying!! We hope to host you again…
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous getaway

The property was absolutely beautiful. Extremely clean and well decorated. I seriously do not have a bad thing to say about the property. This was my 3rd time renting a beach house in Crystal Beach and by far the best one! Very short walk to the beach was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty dishes stored in the drawers, dog feces on the stairs, thick dust on ceiling fan, loud noises from air conditioning. Dirty but family friendly ...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our first visit to this area - the house is very comfortable. Although we couldn’t enjoy the beach - it was very windy we did walk it one day and enjoyed looking for seashells. We took a day trip to Galveston and NASA - and the ferry was an enjoyable experience. Groceries are easy to find and dinner at Stingarees was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home, Great Location, Well Stocked

This beautiful home was in a perfect location in Crystal beach. The home was stocked with everything advertised and more. Very convenient. Host was accessible and responsive. Was the perfect spot for our family of 6 plus a visiting grandmother. We definitely hope to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2024

This was our second time staying at this beach house. I have always chosen diff beach houses in years past, but the first time we stayed here, it met and exceeded all our needs and wants. So we now will look to rent this same one for our trips. The owner is very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
All of the bed sheets had dog hair covering them. There was hair inside and outside. When I reached out all they said was that they were sorry.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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