With a stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar (Crystal Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Crystal Beach and 9 minutes from Stingaree Marina. .This vacation home is 21.7 mi (35 km) from Galveston Island Beaches and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Port Bolivar Beaches.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 45 min drive - 25.0 km
East Beach - 45 min drive - 26.7 km
Galveston Seawall - 46 min drive - 26.3 km
Galveston Island Beaches - 55 min drive - 35.0 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Nauti Beaver Hut - 3 min drive
Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 2 min drive
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 9 min drive
HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - 2 min drive
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 12 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A southern comfort - 100 steps to the sand!
Stunning 2nd row views of the beach are all yours in this 3 bed/2 bath that sleeps 10. You'll enjoy a beach access road just a few short steps from your front door! Take in scenic vistas of Crystal Beach from the the second level deck relaxing with your morning coffee or evening drink. 3rd Floor master suite is complete with separate private balcony ocean views. Shaded downstairs is the perfect place to enjoy friends and family complete with grill, outdoor shower, and a fish cleaning station.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Phillip La Corte
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,280 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We ou
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
A Southern Comfort - 100 Steps to the Sand! Port Bolivar
A southern comfort - 100 steps to the sand! Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gaudencio Z.
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach stay
Our stay was perfect beach was close comunication was perfect will stay again for sure
Gaudencio Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
We have been twice now and love this cute beach house. It is awesome distance from beach (2nd row). Easy check in/out process. No issues during stay. Recommend 10/10!
Jennifer D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Bonnie S.
18 June 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised-Very poor conditions
The overall condition and uncleanliness of this cabin is unacceptable. It was so bad that we could not stay for our booked reservation. It was disgustingly unclean. Furniture is badly stained and nasty. Tub/shower combo's have badly stained tub rings in them. One of the mattresses on a queen bed was damaged and caved in on one side. Immediately contacted host about the conditions and explained it was unfit for us to stay there. He sent me a text in return from his cleaning person assuring it was clean. I in turn sent him pictures to prove otherwise and that it was definitely not clean. He thanked me for the pictures and offered to send the cleaning person back to clean again and he would refund me the cleaning fee if I stayed.
I declined due to the other problems beyond the dirtiness such as stained furniture, broken seating, and broken mattress. He told me that he was aware of the mattress problem!
Asked host if he wanted to come see the conditions himself but host said he was out of town and I that I could go through VRBO for my complaints.
I am shocked that a place in this condition is allowed to be advertised thru VRBO. I cannot understand how the place has received good reviews other than the close proximity to the beach. This review process will not allow me to attach pictures, so I am looking for another way to add my proof of my claims.
Bonnie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenny T.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
The stay this trip wasn’t a good one. AC wasn’t working properly downstairs. It was 78 degrees up until past midnite every nite. The downstairs north bedroom bed was very un comfortable , missing slats on the bottom and needed new box springs and mattress. If I’m going to spend this kind of money I should be able to sleep at nite. Too warm and a back ache. Place in general needs many upgrades. No picnic table outside. I was very disappointed and won’t ever be back. It’s a shame too. It was our family getaway every summer
Kenny T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail M.
7 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay
This is our go to place at the beginning of the summer. We love the decor, the layout and how close it is to the beach!!! We have been bringing our family and friends here for years and will continue to do so!!!
Gail M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Heidi M.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We had a great time and we would stay here again.
Heidi M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Traci T.
12 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break for the kids.
The stay was good. The location was wonderful. The house and the decorations were very cute. The host was amazing. They even let us check in a little bit early, would definitely stay there again.
Traci T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Justin B.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Let’s start with the absolute best feature of this property, and that is it’s very close proximity to the beach! You can easily walk if you choose not to buy a beach permit. The second row views from the deck were very nice as well. The host was great and quick with communication. We had one issue during our stay (out of the host control) and our host had the problem resolved in just a few hours. Sure, some stuff is dated as you will read, but it is a rental so who cares! It had zero impact on our stay. As a family with young children it was the perfect spot!
Justin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gail M.
14 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Another Perfect Stay!
This is the third year we have stayed a week for my daughters birthday, and once again we were not disappointed. It really is only 100 steps away from the beach! The house has everything you need for a great beach getaway. Communication with the manager is instantaneous. Rent this one, you won’t be disappointed!!!
Gail M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
michael l.
4 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal beach vacation
Property was great and close to beach enjoyed our visit
michael l.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn R.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice h
The house was clean and well stocked with all the essentials. Communication wirh property manager was great. Somehow i missed where it said no linens were provided, so we had to make a trip to the store for towels and bed linens.Overall a great weekend and would stay here again.
Dawn R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
4/10 Poor
Pati D.
2 Apr 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property needs attention
1. Hair in upstairs bathtub and on the sofa
2. Missing sink stopper in upstairs bathroom. Handheld shower head would not stay up
3. Stopped-up toilet in upstairs bathroom. Had to plung it before we could use it
4. Front door handle almost off. Had to screw it back in so we could open the door
5. Spiders in downstairs bed
6. Mildewed/stained sofa cushions
7. Some kitchen table chairs were rickety. Not sturdy enough for larger people to feel safe to sit on
8. Batteries missing in TV remote
Pati D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Avery A.
17 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, short walk to the beach!
We had a great time on Spring Break at this beautiful beach getaway! The kitchen was great for cooking breakfast and dinner and the house had a great view and was just a short walk to the beach. There’s some expected wear and tear on the exterior, as there is with most coastal homes, but the inside was kept up nicely. Ceiling fans in bedrooms were pretty noisy, but otherwise everything was awesome! The host is very kind and communicative! We loved our experience and would 10/10 stay here again :)
Avery A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Justin P., Fort Worth, USA
17 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Great Location
We enjoyed it very much. Clean, close to the beach and everything was excellent!
Justin P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Olga S.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family place near the beach
This is a nice house near the beach. The host was very responsive and flexible. The house does show some wear and tear like many rental properties but is still in good shape. The grills downstairs are pretty rusty and probably need to be replaced soon. I would also recommend to clean up the AC ducts. Some of them were visibly dusty. Overall, great property for some fun beach time.
Olga S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Walter J.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Property was good, minor issue with stairs going up other than that was fantastic.
Walter J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth P., Shreveport, La
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal Beach gem!
This was our third stay at this property. We alway come back because it’s just perfect! We have our annual Texas beach trip every year with a group of 10. Perfect fit for sure. The property manager is very responsive anytime we have questions. 10 out of 10! Would definitely recommend 🥰
Elizabeth P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Kenneth P.
28 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Great location. Sleeps a good number of people.
Only negative is that it needs some TLC. Out side faucet beside stairs and at far end of the deck leaked. Just dripping. that did not bother us but as a heads up, it could cause rotting.
The one thing that you could do to instantly make a difference is go to Sams or Costco and get two non stick pans. They will cost less then $30 bucks. Then throw away all the pans that are there. . They are yucky.
Overall, I would come again.
Kenneth P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gail M.
12 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll Be Back!
This is our 2nd year celebrating our daughter’s birthday at the beach. This house is perfect! Great amenities, great location, great value! And….we love the upstairs balcony!
We will be back for year 3!
Gail M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Justin M.
27 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
The property is as advertised and very close to the beach. We went to a wedding during our stay and the patio worked out perfect. We came back and hung out on the patio and enjoyed the moon on the water. Would recommend 10/10 times
Justin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janine F.
30 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
The house was comfortable and nicely decorated. Beach is close and the neighborhood is generally quiet. Was a nice get away with basic amenities close by...Enjoyed the stay!!! Thank you!
Janine F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gene M.
5 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Aug 2021 beach vacay.
It was everything as advertised. Kitchen well equipped. Unlimited hot water, yaah! Trouble with satellite, could not watch movies had to give up after many attempts when signal kept dropping. Could use new beds, were very uncomfortable. But extra bonus, many useable items in storage. Chairs and beach accessories!
Gene M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Williams S.
18 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Just returned from our week-long stay at the beach, where my husband and I celebrated our 2-year anniversary. The house was in a great location just yards from where we got married on the sand. Friends and family trickled in and out during our stay, and there was plenty of room for everyone. The owners were communicative and gracious when we accidentally charged a movie to their Prime account. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for helping to make our anniversary special, Phillip!
Williams S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Pam N.
10 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great time. We loved the stay. Hope to go back next year!
Great
Pam N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marcos V. P.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway with work friend
Great house. Ideal location. Well furnished we enjoyed the place and would come back again.