Casa Carmen - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home sleeps 9.
You must be 25 years of age or older to rent this home. This home is pet-friendly, with a $200 non-refundable fee. Casa Carmen is located on the beachside in the Bluewater subdivision. The living room and kitchen's open concept allows everyone to be a part of the family fun even while cooking meals. The kitchen table is perfect for meals, puzzles, or a friendly game of cards. The primary bedroom has a queen bed, a twin bed, and an attached bathroom. Bedroom two has a queen bed and a single bed. The third bedroom has a full bed along with a single bed. There is a guest bathroom with a step-in shower. The deck is great for catching a sunrise while sipping your morning coffee. Downstairs, there is space for sitting and enjoying the afternoon with friends and family while cooking burgers on the grill. There is a concrete area with a basketball goal for children to enjoy a basketball game. There is also an additional parking area for a boat or trailer. Casa Carmen is a few rows from the beach, but you can still get a water view. The beach is a short walk, or a quick golf cart and vehicle ride away. Casa Carmen has no internet, so don’t forget to bring a hotspot if internet is a must. Come and enjoy a peaceful time at Casa Carmen and disconnect from the world. Even when provided, internet access TV/cell service can be unreliable on the Bolivar Peninsula. We are a rural community. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay. We cannot offer refunds for the disruption of these services. This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior of the home. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting, or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights’ rent. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for the renter's use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes. We provide linens and bath towels in every house, and standard beds are made for your arrival. Linens will be provided in the home for all sleeper sofas, trundles, and pull-out bedding. Paper products, other than toilet tissue and paper towels, and cleaning supplies are not included. We provide a starter pack consisting of the items below. Please bring anything else you will need: 1 roll of paper towels 3 white kitchen trash bags 2 dishwasher tab (if applicable) 2 laundry tab (if applicable) 1 small dish soap 1 dish sponge 2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom Small bar hand soap per bathroom 1 trial size of shampoo/conditioner per full bath 1 beauty bar per bath Small salt and pepper Small cooking oil There will also be a bath towel set for each guest Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray, and sunscreen! Once booked, log into your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals and things to do on the Peninsula. All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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On-site 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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Port Bolivar
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 43 min drive - 27.8 km
Galveston Seawall - 44 min drive - 29.3 km
Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 28.2 km
Galveston Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 33.7 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive
Restaurants
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - 3 min drive
Nauti Beaver Hut - 3 min drive
Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 5 min drive
HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - 9 min walk
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Carmen - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home sleeps 9. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Casa Carmen - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home sleeps 9.?
As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Carmen - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home sleeps 9. on 30 May 2026 start from NZ$348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Casa Carmen - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home sleeps 9.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Carmen - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home sleeps 9.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa Carmen - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home sleeps 9. located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Gilchrist Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon!!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dennis P.
19 March 2019
Great place to stay
Aside from not knowing about the linens and a few dirty dishes, and a small ant problem, loved everything else about the place, just be aware you need your own sheets towels and pillow cases!!!
Dennis P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
About the linens it is on the description of the house plus you get an email about things you need to bring with you. Am sorry you did not see it but we do try to tell everyone .Also about the sugar ants they come up when there has been a lot of rain , they only thing if you would have called us we could have gave you some ant spray. I hope you stay was good even with these few problems.
House was so cute! It was clean, cool and had everything we needed. We rent several places in the summer and this is on the top of our list.
If it is available in the future I will be booking it again.
Melissa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We really appreciate you leaving us a review. We hope to have you back in the near future!
This house was very nice for a week long stay. It was clean and just about everything you need for a household is there. The shower spigot was broken and spraying water when we got there but, one phone call and a few minutes later someone was there and it was fixed quickly. The stickers in the grass in some areas of the yard were bad. I would not recommend bare footing in the yard. Use of the lift would be nice. My mom and aunt who are in there 70s really could have used it. Hauling stuff up and down stairs is quite a pain but that comes with renting a elevated house. All in all this was a good experience and we would rent this house again.
Chris C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes we try to accommodate all of our quest quickly as possible with their concerns. Lifts are for cargo only due to liability some homeowners will allow for elderly/handicapped purposes and some will not. Always contact our office if there is a special need and we will see if there is a home to accommodate you
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2/10 Terrible
Hortensia L.
13 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Not a comfortable stay.
Issue from beginning air conditioner broken., refrigerator temperature was set very low took 24 to finally cool. Dirty pots I couldn’t clean and had to purchase to cook. One of the beds the foot broke. Some of the Furniture was not comfortable . The smell of Clorox was very strong as we walked in. Supposedly the house had just been cleaned before I arrived but it did not feel clean . Also if housekeeping had cleaned why did they not report air conditioner being broken. The temperature inside was 84 degree. The refrigerator was set 4 why would housekeeping leave at that stage if normal should be 5 and stayed that it would take 24 hours to cool . If rental office knew house was going to be used why would it not ready.
Hortensia L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
HVAC personnel was called immediately at your request after hours for your convenience and the issue was resolved immediately. Unfortunately it had a freon leak that was not noticed until you arrived because it was not at that temperature when the cleaning crew was there. Upon arrival of maintenance refrigerator was found to be set at highest level, maintenance put back to 4 so refrigerator would start cooling properly. It is having no issues at this time. Your home was cleaned by our professional cleaning staff and inspected by professional inspectors. If there are issues with any items in the home we are here from 9 am to 5 pm and have a 24 hour answering service which is responded to when called at all times. Thank you
We really enjoyed staying at Casa Carmen! Check in process was easy and when I needed to call they were available!
My only issue is the air!!! It was HOT!!! The air would not go below 78!
Cute house. Close to beach. Clean. Had everything you would need except a can opener. Had a little issue with ants but that’s because of all of the rain. The mosquitoes were horrible all over town. But this house was perfect for our family.
Had a good time, nice house, close to the beach. only complaints are dirty silverware, pots and pans, shower had a very slow drain, dirty toilets, had a odor when we arrived as well.
Loved the house very clean and great location will definitely rent again
The air didn’t work that great it got a little warm in there at night and the ceiling fans in a couple of the bedrooms need to fixed they barely worked. But overall great house
The grass wasn’t mowed. It has stickers everywhere so the kids can’t play and we kept bring it inside the house. Also the property should had been sprayed for mosquitoes before our arrival. Can’t even enjoy the outdoors so what was the point.
Was very good the only thing we didn’t have WiFi and at second day we had ants inside the hause at kitchen and one of the bedrooms we buy ants killer at coner store but overall was very good 🤗👍 and yes Will be back we liked 🤗
The beach was very busy over the weekend but not hard to find a spot. There were fireworks and music on the beach for the 4th. Casa Carmen was a nice place to stay. They had information on things to do. We had fun! We would definitely go again!
The house is great, listed correctly, and the Property Staff answered my questions in a very timely manner. Would definitely recommend & stay there again.
House was clean, was supplied with dishes, cups plates utensil. The whole 9 yards! Only down fall was the microwave wasn’t working. Just had to heat food up the old way. On the stove. Thanks for the pleasant experience