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Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️
Family-friendly villa in Port Bolivar with a water park
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
- Place, Crystal Beach3 min walk
- Place, Gilchrist Beach2 min drive
- Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal56 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
About this property
Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️
Relax and unwind on the quiet side of the Bolivar Peninsula at Mermaid Manor!!
This stunning three bedroom two bathroom villa is perfect for family getaways or a quiet couples trip. Gorgeous panoramic porch views and only steps away from the beach.
Indoors: This house is on stilts and only accessible by stairs. Living and kitchen area are open and full of natural light. All new furniture with a relaxing beach vibe. 65” Roku TV for streaming all your favorite shows. Your sign in will be required to use streaming services. Please remember to sign out upon check out. Guest will have access to entire house except the owner closet and pantry. These will be locked, please do not tamper with locks. Washer and dryer available ( please give your items a shake outside before using)
Bedrooms: Two bedrooms with attached bathrooms on main floor, both with king sized beds and 55” Roku TVs. Loft bedroom with full bed. ( see loft rules ) 55 inch smart tv, great for the kids to hook up any video games.
Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, blender, toaster, coffee pot, hand mixer, cookware, dishes, eating and cooking utensils. Tea, coffee and basic spices are available for your convenience. We do provide basic cleaning supplies, ( dish soap, multi purpose cleaner, broom, mop ) two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, one roll of paper towels and trash bags.
Outdoors: Front porch with amazing views of the Gulf and Intracoastal Waterway with seating for two. Downstairs patio with seating for meals. Charcoal grill available for use. Grill should only be used on downstairs patio, no grills are permitted on upstairs porch under any circumstances. Charcoal not provided. Outdoor shower for your convenience. Please rinse sand off before using indoor furniture. The couch does have couch covers to protect the furniture, we recommend leaving them on to prevent damage.
Amenities: The pool is OPEN!! Playground for the kiddos!! Fire pit and observation deck right next to the house!! Please follow all pool rules. Children must be supervised by an adult at the pool at all times.
Loft Rules: We do not recommend children under 8 years old using the loft and all others use at your own risk. This loft has a railing but is completely open to the downstairs and is not closed off. By booking this property you are assuming the risks of using the loft. Please use caution on the stairs!!!
NO SMOKING!! Any evidence of smoking inside will result in a $500 cleaning fee.
No RV parking!! No pets without host approval.
No parties or events. All guest must be registered and 25 years of age and IDs are required.
Violations of these rules could result in you being asked to leave without a refund.
We do have two exterior cameras for your safety and ours.
We hope you enjoy our home away from home as much as we do!! Relax, have fun and enjoy the view!!
This stunning three bedroom two bathroom villa is perfect for family getaways or a quiet couples trip. Gorgeous panoramic porch views and only steps away from the beach.
Indoors: This house is on stilts and only accessible by stairs. Living and kitchen area are open and full of natural light. All new furniture with a relaxing beach vibe. 65” Roku TV for streaming all your favorite shows. Your sign in will be required to use streaming services. Please remember to sign out upon check out. Guest will have access to entire house except the owner closet and pantry. These will be locked, please do not tamper with locks. Washer and dryer available ( please give your items a shake outside before using)
Bedrooms: Two bedrooms with attached bathrooms on main floor, both with king sized beds and 55” Roku TVs. Loft bedroom with full bed. ( see loft rules ) 55 inch smart tv, great for the kids to hook up any video games.
Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, blender, toaster, coffee pot, hand mixer, cookware, dishes, eating and cooking utensils. Tea, coffee and basic spices are available for your convenience. We do provide basic cleaning supplies, ( dish soap, multi purpose cleaner, broom, mop ) two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, one roll of paper towels and trash bags.
Outdoors: Front porch with amazing views of the Gulf and Intracoastal Waterway with seating for two. Downstairs patio with seating for meals. Charcoal grill available for use. Grill should only be used on downstairs patio, no grills are permitted on upstairs porch under any circumstances. Charcoal not provided. Outdoor shower for your convenience. Please rinse sand off before using indoor furniture. The couch does have couch covers to protect the furniture, we recommend leaving them on to prevent damage.
Amenities: The pool is OPEN!! Playground for the kiddos!! Fire pit and observation deck right next to the house!! Please follow all pool rules. Children must be supervised by an adult at the pool at all times.
Loft Rules: We do not recommend children under 8 years old using the loft and all others use at your own risk. This loft has a railing but is completely open to the downstairs and is not closed off. By booking this property you are assuming the risks of using the loft. Please use caution on the stairs!!!
NO SMOKING!! Any evidence of smoking inside will result in a $500 cleaning fee.
No RV parking!! No pets without host approval.
No parties or events. All guest must be registered and 25 years of age and IDs are required.
Violations of these rules could result in you being asked to leave without a refund.
We do have two exterior cameras for your safety and ours.
We hope you enjoy our home away from home as much as we do!! Relax, have fun and enjoy the view!!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Just leave the beds unmade
All trash must be in a trash bag!!
Leave AC on 75
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Port Bolivar
Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, is home to this villa. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

Bolivar Peninsula, TX
What's nearby
- Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Gilchrist Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 56 min drive - 48.8 km
- Port of Galveston - 57 min drive - 49.1 km
- Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 50.2 km
Restaurants
- Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 9 min drive
- Jayla’s Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - 3 min drive
- Down Under-Bar and Grill - 9 min drive
- Beach Dreams - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mindy Canter & Jessica Pierce
We at a mother daughter team that love to travel!! Our goal is to make your vacation as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
Why they chose this property
We picked Mermaid Manor for the beautiful view and the neighborhood amenities.
The panoramic views from the porch will have you relaxed in no time!!
The panoramic views from the porch will have you relaxed in no time!!
What makes this property unique
The location of this property makes it very special!!
Lots of shell and sea glass hunting on the beach! Only a mile from the new peer at Rollover Pass and the Yacht Basin for fishing! And the views are amazing
Lots of shell and sea glass hunting on the beach! Only a mile from the new peer at Rollover Pass and the Yacht Basin for fishing! And the views are amazing
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