Crystal Beach

"The Sapphire is a great vacation resort and Unit 802 is perfect for a smaller family. Our gang of 4 stayed there and we had plenty of room to stretch out. The unit had everything we needed. The kitchen is large and well-equipped. The master bath suite is huge with plenty of closet space to store everything you bring. The furniture is all high-quality and comfortable for lounging when you need to recover from the heat and sun. They even have a collection of beach toys and chairs for use. We cooked almost all of our meals which helped save money and hassle. The patio has a great view of the pool and gulf; it is in the shade from noon on and we spent a lot of time out there. The amenities at the Sapphire are top-notch. The pool is so big that we never felt crowded and there is plenty of furniture for lounging. They have private access to the beach with a hose and a shower for rinsing off when you come back. The exercise room is large and well-equipped with machine weights, free weights, and cardio machines. We didn't use the teen room or theater but they looked fun. The property has a 3 story parking garage which is nice to keep your car out of the heat. The location is perfect; it is easy to get on and off the island from there. You are one block from Schlitterbahn and easy access to the best restaurants and fun on SPI. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the leasing agent, Coastal Lifestyles, was great to work with. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. We highly recommend this rental!"

"This was a perfect house for a spring break getaway for my husband and I, along with our two dogs. The house was very comfortable, and was in a great location. The neighborhood was very quiet, and there was lots of open space on the beach (even though it was spring break for the Galveston area as well). The beach was just beyond the deck, just beyond the dunes. The deck was well stocked with chairs, a picnic table, and a hammock.There was a pretty well-stocked grocery store immediately behind the house, which we visited almost daily for sunscreen, detergent, and a variety of grocery items (including produce and a deli)! If we wanted to go where there was an assortment of restaurants, it was about a 20-25 minute drive, although there were a few within 5 minutes. There was also a gym within 5 minutes away if that is something that is important to you. The house was well stocked inside, but I would remind anyone interested in this property to make sure and bring beach supplies, including a beach blanket and/or beach chairs and beach towels. We would highly recommend this rental!!!!!"