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Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Golf
Smart TV, fireplace, printers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Caplen, TX
  • Bolivar Peninsula
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gilchrist Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

With a stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar (Crystal Beach), you'll be steps from Bolivar Peninsula and 5 minutes by foot from Crystal Beach. .This beach vacation home is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from Port of Galveston.

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk
  • Gilchrist Beach - 5 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 52 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dannay Donuts - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bolivar Peninsula Tourism and Visitors Center - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator


5 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths (including ½ bath in garage)

MAIN FLOOR – Step into Seagrape with its stunning views of the Gulf, dunes and manicured lawn with a golf hole (think also Hyannis Port type football game). Real wood wide plank floors welcome you into the foyer and on into the spacious Great Room with high exposed beam ceilings and tall windows for unobstructed views of the Gulf – watch for the dolphins and shrimp boats! Enjoy the gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, pebble backsplash, gas range, Bosch dishwasher, French door refrigerator, sit at bar counter and coffee bar. Round dining table seats 8 with additional seating at bar or at the colorful corner table or at 2 dining tables under cover on the beachside deck (tables seat 13). On this main level, which is accessible from 2 sided lift, find 2 king sized bedrooms: The Shiplap-walled Master suite features organic king sized mattress, luxury bed linens, Sit at wall desk with chair, Jetta whirlpool tub, double vanities, Carrera quartz countertops, lighted makeup mirror, walk in shower with long bench, Pharmacopia bath amenities, large closet; 2nd King size bedroom with luxury bed linens has adjacent full shower/tub bath, small step stool for kiddos, shampoo, conditioner and body wash and big thick and thirsty bath towels.
The 3rd bedroom on this level is the large middle bedroom, which is nautically themed with 3 extra long twin beds, adjacent full shower/tub bath, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, step stool for kiddos and big thick and thirsty bath towels.
All the bedrooms on this level can be closed off from the great room by the pocket doors – fantastic for privacy and sound muffling.

TOP FLOOR-If you liked the views on the Main level, wait ‘til you see them from here! This floor has the second King sized Master suite with luxury bed linens, a huge ensuite bath of double vanities with Carrera quartz countertops, walk in shower with bench and Pharmacopia bath amenities. This suite has a very large closet with ventilation that accommodates play pen, crib or full size blow up mattress. According to parents of children who like total darkness to sleep, this is the best room of the house (and far from other house sounds)! My 2 year old granddaughter power sleeps in this place!!
More sleeping space on this level in the bunk room with double on the bottom and twin on the top. Adjacent to this room is a full bath with shower/tub, step stool for small ones, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and large thick and thirsty bath towels
Between the 2 bedrooms on this level, a separate living area has ginormous TV, Keurig coffee bar and electric tea kettle, small fridge, futon seating/bed and leads to the top deck with its miles in every direction views and sitting area. Watch the sunrise, coffee in hand, in your bathrobe. Ahhh

BEACH DECK – Enough with the inside, let’s get to the real reason you are coming here – OUTSIDE!! Enjoy a glass of wine on this mainlevel beachside deck. Here you’ll find 2 dining tables (under covered areas), 4 super comfy adjustable chaise lounges and 4 Summer Classics spring chairs. All so comfortable. Just steps from the kitchen, be part of the action even if you need to keep an eye on the stove. From this deck, descend the beachside dramatic flared stairs, which also make for a great place for group photos.


SUNSET DECK – Accessible from the main level Master suite or from the full walk around deck, take your beverage of choice here to watch daylight fade and the incredible Texas Gulf Coast evening sky jump to life. Ahhh inspiring sunsets! You can even see the barges on the Intracoastal from here.

GROUND LEVEL – The Covered carport (parking for up to 4 cars, plenty of room uncovered for the rest) leads to the garage via its side door or beachside garage door. Here you will find all the beach amenities – chairs, tent, sand toys, boogie boards, ice chests – and the piece de resistance – THE MANITOWOC COMMERCIAL ICE MACHINE (makes as much as 120 pounds per day depending on outside temperature). Guests say this is the real game changer!! This machine makes small, clear cubes – great for ice chests and wonderful for drink ice. The Club Car 6 seater golf cart resides here, alongside the kids’ John Deere drivable car (both available for rent) and the 2nd refrigerator/freezer. At the beach? Gotta go??? Half bath with toilet and sink is in this garage (truly also a game changer!)
Want to BBQ? You have choices – make a fire in the copper firepit that has grates for cooking (removable for just a fire) or roll out the Chargriller smoker/grill combo.
THE BEACH - From here, take a meander by foot past the golf hole and flagpole down the groomed path to the beach. As you go, glance at the prickly pear cactus, ice plant, cat tails and seagrape. These along with sea oats and other Texas native dune plants, help the dunes to maintain and grow and help prevent beach erosion.


FEATURES AND AMENITIES
Pet friendly with fee (max 2 small to medium dogs, $175 each)
-2 on demand water heaters (no cold showers!)
-Manitowoc ice machine in garage (makes up to 120 lbs per day)
-RTIC hard sided ice chests – 2 sizes
-Beach chairs, sand toys, boogie boards
-Beach tent
-Second refrigerator/freezer in garage
-6 seater gas Club Car golf cart (with separate rental and deposit) $475 per stay rental with $1000 deposit
-Luxury bed linens and bath towels
-Beach towels
-Large firepit at base of beach stairs
-Puzzle table with removable felt top
-Charcoal smoker with grill (starter amount of charcoal provided)
-VitaMix BarBoss blender
-Tons of dining, flatware, pots pans, glassware, gadgets and cookware


CONVENIENCES
-Paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo and conditioner, body wash
-Spices galore
-Starter amounts (at minimum) of sugar, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, parchment paper and foil, ziplock bags
-Coffee bar, includes Bunn drip and French press
-Full kitchen appliances, including gas range with 2 separate ovens, crockpot, large air fryer, large cooking pots, baking sheets, etc
-Cargo lift - $150 per stay

GOTTA WORK? Scanner/copier printer available

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 is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Shirley Adams

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a carport and a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Bathrobes

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2752 sq ft (256 sq m)

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home for family reunion
The house and property was perfect for our family group. Loved all the kitchen amenities!Very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful - What We Needed
Our nonprofit leadership team enjoys an annual retreat at Crystal Beach. We chose Seagrape this year because it offered a bathroom for each traveler, and the owner allowed guests to use the cargo elevator for a reasonable fee (a refreshing change). The interior was immaculate, warm and welcoming. The ocean view from the kitchen and living room was fantastic. The bedrooms were spacious, with plenty of towels, and the beds were comfy. The master bath even had a lighted magnifying makeup mirror. The kitchen was cozy for five adults but equipped with more than we needed. The coffee station and mini fridge upstairs added a nice touch. Perhaps it was due to previous hurricane damage, but the outdoor deck furniture was not ideal. One of the lounge chairs was broken. Also, the cushions were quite dirty. Bird droppings, etc. are expected and inevitable, and we normally just hose the furniture down. Obviously, you can't hose off cushions and use them right away. I'd encourage guests to bring extra blankets/towels to lay over them. Prior to our arrival, the owner advised the golf cart was broken. We rented one from the RV park across the street, which was convenient and saved us some money, too (we used it only 1 day). The best part was the peace and quiet! The beach was easily accessible and lacked the traffic we're used to, which was a blessing and made our stay so peaceful. I would definitely recommend Seagrape to fellow travelers!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked Beach House
Very clean; comfortable. Amazing amount of kitchen utensils. Great room under house with commercial ice maker, bathroom (great for quick runs from the beach); additional refrigerator and the big bonus of many beach items (lots of chairs, pop up tent etc). Nice open porches to view the beach. Was our first visit to Crystal Beach. Beaches were clean, not crowed at all (we went in Oct) and lots of seashells! Not as commercial area as Port Aransas (plan to fix meals) but we truly enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend renting this property! Thank you for a great rental property - we would definitely rent again. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
The house was just as listed except so many extras. The house was very clean and tons of room. The house has everything you could possibly need for cooking anything. The downstairs garage had lots of chairs, ice chests, and anything else that was needed. The ice machine was a huge bonus. There is an extra refrigerator in the garage that we used to store extra drinks. There were tons of beach chairs and regular chairs. The outside shower was great. It has hot water so our grand kids could take showers there. The lift was nice to carry up luggage and groceries. The owner was very attentive and easy to get in touch with. We will definitely stay in this house again. The area is very quiet and not busy. We were worried about traffic on the beach with the little ones but there wasn’t much at this part of the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam G., Palacios

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beachfront Getaway
My family and I loved the large spacious home with its great views. The downstairs ice machine was very convenient, and we appreciated the gas stove which is a rarity. The access to the nearby golf cart bridge made beach access with our rented golf cart a breeze, and there was a walk path available for quick access by foot. We took advantage of the spacious front yard and brought our croquet set which was a lot of fun. We also appreciated the timely response from the owner when we had an issue with the front doorknob which was resolved quickly the very next morning. Overall we loved the place and had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R., Lakeside, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for family
Property was great. Lots of family games and a golf cart. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Views are gorgeous. Very good taste and decor is beautiful. We felt so comfy and enjoyed the deck. We will definitely come back to this one. Thank you for the snacks!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

shannon p., Houston, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the beach
Lovely property. Mosquitoes were vicious. Upon arriving at the property our cars were covered immediately in mosquitoes. We turned right around without getting out and went and got some bug spray for us and the yard. The first couple of days was pretty hard getting to the beach without getting eaten up. We love the property would definitely come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashley H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and quiet location, desperately needs a deep cleaning
Pros: Beautiful and quiet location. Spacious rooms and bathrooms, fireplace beautiful and amazingly warm. Plenty of bathroom linen. Property manager quick to respond to concerns/issues. Cons: There was an awful foot/mildew smell in the whole house and a thick layer of dust on all of the shelving (primary bedroom downstairs and living room especially). When we arrived we had to scrub the kitchen counters and dinning room table - there was a thin layer of grime. We had to push the dining room table away from the kitchen counter to make more room to walk through- only to find a bunch of dust/dirt and live silverfish underneath. The property manager was quick to respond to our concerns and offered to have their cleaning service return the next day, but because it was Thanksgiving eve and we had already done our own cleaning on arrival we passed- to avoid the hassle/stress of packing and moving our belongings- with more family expected to visit/join us for the holiday. There are cameras INSIDE of the home (we didn't notice any outside of the property)- which we thought unusual for a rental. The rugs throughout the home are very worn and dirty. As mentioned in another review this home has so much potential, but definitely needs some TLC and a deep cleaning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The overall stay was pretty good and the communication with the property manager was also good. The access to the beach was really easy and the cabin was stocked with everything that we would need during our stay. I would definitely recommend to a friend or stay at this place again for another trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tee C.

Lovely BUT - Needs a little TLC (Honest Review)
Lovely home BUT defintely needs a some TLC. When we arrived we found trash in the fire pit which consisted of empty beer boxes and some bottles. A few cigarette butts on the grounds in the grass. Missing light fixtures on the back deck (not bulbs - entire fixtures pictured in photos gone) with wires exposed. Back deck rather dark at night. Stained bedspreads in 2 of the rooms downstairs. We removed linens on beds and washed them and there were long hairs under the covers. Several light bulbs out in lamps and in the bathroom light fixtures. We replaced on our own but prop manager did offer to send someone. We mopped living room ourselves on arrival because of dust. BEWARE there were 2 cameras INSIDE the home 1 in the living room and 1 in the upstairs open area. We unplugged and turned both around to be sure they were not on. Will report to VRBO. A knob on the master bath spa tub was missing with just a pipe exposed. Did not use. Inside kitchen draws dirty and some of the utensils need to be replaced. Have photos. Trash can lid broken off can in the kitchen (or it was removed and not replaced). This could be a 5-star gem with just some attention to detail and TLC. I want to leave an HONEST review so others who care about such things can be accurately informed. If you don't care about these little things you will be pleasantly pleased with the property, room layout, view and location and the to die for sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Property is beach front with easy access to beach and awesome panoramic views from both levels of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Fam Reunion
Absolutely amazing property! Hate to say anything to keep secret amongst those who have found it already. 3 nights not enough, God willing we will be back for at least a 5 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time
The beach is easy to get to and there were few people on this stretch. The house was clean and the bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lu J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house and location to the beach was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t ask for more!
Literally, couldn’t ask for more- the house has everything listed and then additional perks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Beach House for a Family Trip
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful beach house. We had 10 people, ages 87 to 8 and everyone enjoyed themselves. Easy beach access and great views. The on-line description and the property itself all matched up with the exception of the check out time…online says 11, check in/out docs say 10. Just a few notes, not negative, but things that are helpful… * If you have one, take your own tent/canopy. Fortunately we took ours. They did have one but it had be damaged at some point and was unusable. However, I truly do not think the owner knew. * Chairs are provided and they are great, but are mostly low beach chairs. If you have someone who cannot sit low to the ground, be sure and take your own chair. * Be sure and take extra paper towels, toilet paper, dishwashing pods and laundry detergent. They do provide, but not enough for a long stay. There is a great little “everything” grocery store on the island. * Owner was very accommodating and quick to answer when we needed to reach out. * Lift fee is $150 to use. I didn’t see where that was noted as an extra charge when we made the reservation, so it could have been my over site. Highly recommend you rent it and use it. * Golf Cart - worth every cent. Rent it! I would highly recommend this beach house and location. We made incredible memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a wonderful stay here! Perfect location to the beach and a great house that has everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M., Decatur, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vaca 2023
Great location, nice beach area, spacious, most everything you need for a beach vacation. House needs a few honeydo’s but our family has a trained eye for that. Our line of work. Overall great time and would stay there again. Shirley was a great host. Thanks for our memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House Trip
Your property was set up great. You really could go in more deal of all that you offer for the beach ....wow....all those extras were wonderful to have. We didn't realize you had all those beach chairs. The golf cart was soooo very useful. I would say a must too have. The only thing I would add for your guest is a playpen. But who know you might have had one we just didn't look hard for it. Thank you for the opportunity to get to stay in your home. It was a vacation house to remember.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Ready
Not only is the beach and sunset views beautiful, this house is beach ready. Owner was fabulous with details and communication. House accommodated our group well, especially with 5 bathrooms!!! Quiet area of the beach, but not far from the busy part. Great location if not wanting to be in the hustle & bustle. Would stay again. 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer weekend
We had a lovely time. We loved that the house was ocean front. That made things so much easier. It was in a nice quiet neighborhood. The kids had fun playing in the big yard. Shirley was a great help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay!
We loved our stay here. Our group of friends goes to Crystal Beach every year with our kids to have a little get-away for spring break. This property was by far our favorite. The land & beach access are what sets this one apart. The home is nicely kept & has a beautiful master suite. The guys chipped & putted golf balls for hours in the backyard, the kids ran back and forth from the beach to the house and played, and mommas laid out on the balcony & read (when it wasn't too cold!). We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house for quiet beach
Fully stocked beach house. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022