Crystal Cove Cottage is a luxury beachfront property that sits directly on the beach with unobstructed ocean views nestled behind wildflower covered dunes with a quaint little path leading directly to the beach. It has a fully fenced in yard with no close side neighbors and is super close to the ferry so Galveston is just a skip, hop and a jump away and one of our favorite things to do; it runs 24 hours a day, is free and if you are lucky you can spot dolphins along the way!
Crystal Cove Cottage boasts an oversized deck where you can sit with your morning coffee or afternoon margarita and literally watch the ships sail in, which makes this house super unique. Away from the hustle and bustle of the party side of the beach, you can stroll the soft unrocky sand here without too much worry of traffic rolling by and there is a huge park right next to our little strand that’s perfect for a morning run or afternoon walk. If you like to fish, then this house is for you! We are right next to the boat dock and there are tons of good fishing spots right outside our doors.
This beach cottage was designed for couples and families in mind, not for partiers or large groups, there are plenty of larger houses on the big beach that you can rent if that is what you are looking for. This home is made for family memories, couple getaways and quaint holidays.
We have everything you will need during your stay from a fully stocked kitchen to sand toys and beach towels to lots of board games for those relaxing rainy beach days inside. This rental comes fully equipped with a washer and dryer and cleaning supplies for all of life’s little messes. You will find our home in pristine condition and we ask you treat it like you found it. We have a very strict NO SMOKING policy in which our thorough maid services double check after every booking to verify it has been treated with kindness and not been smoked in. If smoke smell of any kind is detected, you will be charged to repaint the entire interior, please just choose a different house! There are 2 exterior ring cameras provided for extra safety and security as well as a newly added baby/pet gate at the top of the stairs. We also provide all bed linens and bath towels, have all tv streaming services available and Wi-Fi is provided.
There is a fire pit downstairs so don’t forget to bring s’mores supplies for those Texas starry nights! An outdoor shower is also downstairs where you can rinse your feet off before heading inside as well as a 240 volt plug for anyone with an electric vehicle. The master suite has a full ocean view from every window and an en-suite bathroom with ample closet space for your luggage. Then the secondary guest bedroom also has ocean views from its window and a queen bed with its own private closet. Lastly we have the bunk room with 4 twin bunk beds perfect for the kiddos. There is a full bathroom in between the two with a shower and a bathtub, where the laundry closet is also conveniently located. The main living, dining and kitchen is all open concept and lined with windows to see the ocean from every room. The whole house was decorated by a high end interior designer from Houston, who took great pride in turning this beach cottage into what it is now, for you to enjoy. So look no further, there is no other Texas beach house out there like this one and we know you will have a wonderful time at Crystal Cove Cottage! *** If CCC is booked our sister property Gulf Pelican Villa is right down the street and equally amazing! https://www.vrbo.com/3854642?fbclid=PAAabLE5pg2FSNntjxACObONxHEqWCRys1H9TM7RQ1ffUhDD7-5FxuImW4mPQ_aem_ATWNT_QFsXCZxiIvmSp8gRXHOBRgjM4Fx6yg7s4wff7HM4GrxNtKMGoFIZJT5FIIj0o Both have access to the beach, fishing jetty, boat ramp and Bolivar Flats Bird Sanctuary, as well as right by the ferry. Joint bookings for both properties are available for multiple family gatherings, message us for details to get a bulk booking discount!
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra 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
Unload the dishwasher and put up all CLEAN dishes.
Clean grill if used by brushing grates and emptying drip tray in the back.
Follow all check out instructions in the notebook on the coffee table, including setting the ac at the proper temperature and putting back all toys, games and furniture where you found them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SMOKING of any kind on balcony or inside house!!!
Important information
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Property # 3410003vb
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 in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. With power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Is Crystal Cove Cottage - BEACHFRONT Luxury Getaway - Fully Fenced & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Cove Cottage - BEACHFRONT Luxury Getaway - Fully Fenced & Pet Friendly?
As of 18 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Cove Cottage - BEACHFRONT Luxury Getaway - Fully Fenced & Pet Friendly on 31 Jul, 2026 start from S$562, 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 Crystal Cove Cottage - BEACHFRONT Luxury Getaway - Fully Fenced & Pet Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Crystal Cove Cottage - BEACHFRONT Luxury Getaway - Fully Fenced & Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Crystal Cove Cottage - BEACHFRONT Luxury Getaway - Fully Fenced & Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Crystal Cove Cottage - BEACHFRONT Luxury Getaway - Fully Fenced & Pet Friendly located?
Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Port Bolivar Beaches and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fort Travis Seashore Park. Crystal Beach and Galveston Ferry Terminal are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Really enjoyed our stay. It was just the quick getaway that we needed. The house was well proportioned, well furnished and the layout was great for simply watching the waves crash ashore.Given the proximity to the beach it was a very clean, sand free beach house.
The property view was a million dollar. I enjoyed my cup of coffee with the nost peaceful wave sounds and the amaIng view. Next to you have this amazing park which was perfect for an afternoon walks. I recommend it either if you want to have a peaceful days or going for fishing. Definitely i am planning of going back in the future.
Such a beautiful beach house. Completely private, felt very safe. The details that have been added to the house truly gives you that coastal vibe. It was chilly while we were there on spring break in Texas, but the views from every room were outstanding and helped us “feel” summer is coming.
It really is an awesome location! Right on the beach, close to the ferry and next to the fishing jetty/park/boat ramp. Can’t beat it!! Hope to have you back again soon :)
The house was clean and welcoming! The location was wonderful! We spent all of time outside! The beach location seriously felt private, and was perfect for our kids! Host, we’re welcoming and even checked in during our stay to make sure we were ok! We will definitely be back!
Brandy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michael M.
26 Apr, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
The house was very nice and comfortable. Very cute! If you want to take a nice long walk on a beach, this is not the place to stay. This is a very small strip that is not groomed. It took over an hour to use the ferry, because of wait times. We left this house after one night, because we did not feel safe. While this is not the host’s fault, one should be aware of potential problems from the neighbors across the street. I’m not sure if there is an HOA for this area, but the neighbor’s property across the street has not been maintained, very overgrown, These same neighbors were yelling when we arrived and one of the people staying there slept in his car on the beach and walked the small strip talking to himself, obviously intoxicated. There were 3-4 dogs loose on the beach, also the neighbors dogs. My husband did not want us going to the small beach, It’s a great property, but the neighbors ruined this for us. Hopefully the situation changes for the host.
Michael M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
To shed some light on this situation for future guests looking to book our lovely beach cottage, this is a retaliatory review written in spite by a disgruntled guest because we would not give him a refund for him choosing to leave the property because he didn’t like the people renting the property across the street and apparently their dogs. Just a reminder to anyone looking to book a beach house in Texas, all beaches are considered public and therefore at any time and any beach any person can roam the beach and that is out of our control, this could happen at any beach house. However, if this happens, you can always call the beach patrol and they can come out and take care of it no problem! Our strip of beach is smaller and less populated yes, but we love that and so do our guests because it feels very private and secluded, some say they feel like they are on their own island, which is super rare and awesome! We have never had a complaint like this and there are absolutely NO safety concerns at our beautiful property. We even have exterior motion cameras and a ring doorbell cam for extra added security but there has never ever been a safety issue in our many years of owning this gorgeous beachfront home. You can judge for yourself based off of all of the other 5 star reviews and clearly see this is a bitter human being unhappy that he couldn’t get a refund after making up an excuse to leave on his own accord.
Very clean property and as described in the listing. Quiet area and steps from the beach so it was easy to take the dogs for a walk. A ferry is needed to get to it from Galveston, but it's free. No noise can be heard from the ships / port so it was quiet.Easy communication with qith the hosts.
What a wonderful stay we had! Our dogs enjoyed the fenced backyard and private beach access. Close to the ferry to downtown Galveston and then 10min drive to restaurants and shops on the peninsula. The master bed was super comfortable with gorgeous views of the water. Very clean overall. Can’t wait to stay here again!
The house was very nicely decorated just as the pictures show in the listing. We had a lovely time watching the ships and fireworks from the front porch. If you are looking for a quiet beach to relax this is it!
Rebecca M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much Rebecca! Watching the ships come in is one of the things that makes Crystal Cove Cottage so unique, we are glad you were able to enjoy that and the fireworks for your quiet beach getaway 🙂
This property was decorated so cute. The beach was just out the door and very private! Every need was anticipated!
Rebecca H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Thank you Rebecca! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. You’ll have to visit during the off season too, it’s even more private, like your own personal beach! Hope to host you again soon 😊
First of all the property is amazing the hosts were very responsive we didn’t need anything. Everything was just as Vrbo says it was this is the perfect place for a family to have a nice quiet spring break or take a quick 17min ferry ride over to Galveston and go to all of the tourist destinations. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be staying again soon
Brian W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2024
Hi Brian, we are so glad you had an amazing time and that you enjoyed the quick ferry ride over during your Spring Break trip to Crystal Cove Cottage! It really is a nice place to stay away from the hustle and bustle for a quiet beach vacation yet close enough to go do all the fun touristy things over in Galveston. We can’t wait to host you again at Crystal Cove Cottage or at its beautiful new sister property right down the street, Gulf Pelican Villa!
We stayed at Crystal Cove Cottage with our 4 granddaughters. The house is beautiful and very clean. The location is great, beach was never crowded, although there was quite a bit of litter. The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe.
Had a wonderful time! It was everything we expected and more.
karen v.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2024
Thank you so much Karen, we are glad you had such a wonderful time! We hope to host y’all again soon either at Crystal Cove Cottage or its new sister property right down the street Gulf Pelican Villa.
This was home was immaculate, beautiful view, great host….and did I mention the home?!! It was a dream come true for my Husband and I. Definitely staying here again!
Yolanda T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2024
Yolanda, thank you so much for choosing our home for such a special occasion! You and your husband treated our home with such care and consideration, y’all are welcome back anytime. Thank you again for being such wonderful guests!
We enjoyed how close the house was to the beach. It is the closest I have ever been in Galveston/Bolivar. Usually the dune areas are quite long but this one was very short.
The house is very nice. We will probably be back.
Monica C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2024
Thank you Monica! Yes it is awesome, we always joke about how nice it is that we can yell at our kids from the deck and that they can actually hear us from there, it’s that close!! We can’t wait to host y’all again at Crystal Cove Cottage or its new sister property Gulf Pelican Villa. Until next time 🏝️😉
We had an amazing stay at the Crystal Cove Cottage. The decor is beautiful and so serene. Every detail is thought of and the home was spotless. The beds and linens were super comfy! The best part was dining and hanging outside on the large porch and taking in the beauty of the gulf. We even saw dolphins one morning! Our family left feeling relaxed and recharged. Thank you to our wonderful hosts.
Austin B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2023
It was such a pleasure hosting you and your sweet family! We hope that you start your family tradition of coming down to Crystal Beach and staying at Crystal Cove Cottage every year. Until next time!
A wonderful little gem on the beach!!!
This was a quick getaway for our family. Our children LOVE the beach and Crystal Cove Cottage was simply amazing! All of our needs were met and the hosts went above and beyond for us. For our short time there we made so many BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES!
Thank you again to Carolyn & Preston for making us feel at home!!!
We will be back soon.......
LaTanya S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much LaTanya! You and your sweet family are welcome back anytime, next time for longer 😉
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