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Steps to Beach | King Beds | Pet & Kid Friendly!

Family-friendly holiday home in Port Bolivar

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101240 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

+1
1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Steps to Beach | King Beds | Pet & Kid Friendly!

The Space

Welcome to your charming Crystal Beach cottage, perfectly positioned just a 3-minute stroll from the sand! This coastal retreat is designed for relaxation, connection, and unforgettable family memories.

Step outside into your huge, fully fenced yard, an outdoor oasis perfect for fun and relaxation. Fire up the BBQ grill for an afternoon cookout, sway in the hammock with a good book, or gather around the fire pit for evening s’mores. The yard also features cornhole, an outdoor sand shower, and a water table for the kids.

Upstairs, the large, shaded front deck invites you to enjoy refreshing ocean breezes. It’s the perfect spot for morning coffee or an alfresco meal at the built-in picnic table. Inside, you'll find a bright, open-concept living area with beautiful beadboard ceilings. The fully stocked kitchen boasts glass-front cabinets, a spacious pantry, and an island with extra seating, making meal prep a social affair.

Sleeping Arrangements:

Primary Bedroom: Comfortable King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Comfortable King Bed

Bunk Room: Sleeps 6 (Twin-over-full bunks plus additional twin beds), perfect for kids and extra guests.

Especially for Families: Traveling with little ones is a breeze. We provide essential amenities to make your stay easier, including:

Crib & High chair

Baby safety gates

Children's dinnerware

Beach toys

Work from the Beach: Need to stay connected? A dedicated workspace and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the home make it easy to handle remote work or school before heading back to the beach.

Guest Access

You will have private access to the entire home. Entry is simple and secure with an electronic keypad on the door. Your unique access code will be sent to you prior to check-in.

In the unlikely event of an electronic lock failure, a manual lockbox is also available. We will provide the code for manual key entry if needed.

Important Information

To ensure a pleasant stay for everyone, please note the following house rules:

Guests must be 25 years of age or older to book our home.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

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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 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Pier 21 Theater and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 49 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Port of Galveston - 49 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 49 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Moody Gardens - 57 min drive - 44.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach | King Beds | Pet & Kid Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to Beach | King Beds | Pet & Kid Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach | King Beds | Pet & Kid Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach | King Beds | Pet & Kid Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach | King Beds | Pet & Kid Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, steps from Crystal Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Perfect R&R Getaway

Much more than we expected! The house had everything you needed and more, very well stocked! A two minute walk to the beach, in a quiet neighborhood. Park on the beach, spend the day, and walk back if you need anything. The owners were in touch the entire time, making sure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kayleigh m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year in a row at this lovely home. One row back from the water (though no water view). Easy peasy access to beach (less than 5 min walk with small kids). Great fire pit. All the beach toys/chairs/towels you could need. Across from the Big Store but far enough from drive on beach access that the car/truck traffic is minimized. Really love this spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Woodhead L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just stayed for a few days in late October. The weather was amazing and we had the beach almost to ourselves. The house was as advertised and a great place for our two dogs and 15 month old baby. The ocean view in the pictures is no longer there as a house has been built which was fairly disappointing. Also, a few more kitchen items like salt, pepper, foil, etc would have been really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Spencer Milligan

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Originally we are from a small town in south east Texas. Our family enjoys the beach and travel whenever we can get away. Honestly, we dont mind just sitting on our back back porch while the dogs and kiddo play with grill running and hopefully football the TV.

When we actually get to 'vacation' our preferred activity is SCUBA diving. We have been lucky enough to travel to some really unique places and spend time under the sea.

Hosting started for us as a secondary income source. Over time we have found that we really enjoy a hands on approach, and being a part of generating great memories for friends and family. This is something that continues to grow in our lives and we are enjoying all the goods and bags in the process.

Why they chose this property

We chose to host in this neighborhood actually because our family has a beach house a few miles up the road. It seemed great to also get a place that a few times a year we could try to sync schedules and actually vacation in a home we were using for hosting. Not to mention that I actually lived in Crystal Beach for a few years during college. So we are somewhat locals even though we now call Florida home.

What makes this property unique

Sadly not much. There are so many great properties that even though I feel we have done an excellent job outfitting our house for families so have so many others. So the difference makers is us. We really do work hard to make sure the guests have a great experience and we stay very involved through the whole stay ensuring that if needed, any service can be provided.

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English

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