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Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX

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Luxurious beach front home with a private walkover to the beach. Amazing!
Professionally decorated beach home with high-end finishes
East Bedroom with gorgeous oceanfront views
Cozy family room with fireplace with views of the sea.
Chef's kitchen and dining with ocean front views.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 2223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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CRYSTAL BEACH, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

East Bedroom

1 King Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

West Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Ground Floor Bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX

Beachfront with views, views, & more views!
Unlike most beach houses on the island, this home's architecture was designed to take advantage of its prime beach front location providing almost every room in the home with abundant light and gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you're soaking in the master tub, cooking in the kitchen, eating in the dining room, lounging in the family room by the fireplace, working in the bunk room office, relaxing or sunning on one of our sun decks, using the private dune walkover and deck areas, or sleeping in one of the five bedrooms, you will be enjoying deep blue ocean views!


Location, Location, Location
Just a short drive from the Houston area and you've reached Moss Landing on Crystal Beach. As soon as you board the Galveston Island Ferry en route, you'll feel the stress of city life melting away. And then, after the short 15 minute ferry ride (or take the alternate bridge route if you prefer), you soon arrive in Crystal Beach where you'll find this island paradise retreat sitting on almost an acre of prime ocean-front property ready to host you, your family, and friends for an idyllic beach vacation.


About the Home
- Recently Updated throughout with New European Oak Wood Floors

- Recent, private Dune Walkover affords direct access to the beach & a great place for a picnic, sun bathing or just overseeing the beach activity without getting in the sand. Soon, rockers, firepit & dining area to be added.

- Recently updated landscaping includes a large sandbox for the kids. Also, several fun family games to choose from including croquet and washers.

- Recent 22kwH Briggs & Stratton Whole Home Generator. The peninsula is known for its frequent power outages. You’ll always be nice and cool at Moss Landing with uninterrupted comfort. In the event of a power outage on the island, the generator will automatically turn on and power the entire home indefinitely.

- Recent stainless steel appliances, including french door refrigerator, dishwasher, stove/oven, coffee makers (including K-cup), microwave, blender, toaster oven

- Fully equipped kitchen – cookware and cooking utensils, baking dishes, mixing bowls, knives and cutting boards, silverware, plastic and regular dishes and glasses, coffee mugs, coffee pot (utilizes regular coffee filters), toaster

- Linens included: 10+bath towels; all linens for all beds: sheets, pillows, quilts etc; kitchen towels, hand towels, washcloths, 10+ beach towels

- Extras Provided: Trash bags, 2 rolls of paper towels per stay, 4 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom per stay, Dish soap, dishwasher fluid, hand soap, laundry detergent & softener

Things to do Here

- Nothing. Just Relax. You're on vacation!
- Soak up the Sun on Crystal Beach or in your Hot Tub
- NO CLEAN UP UPON LEAVING! (except maybe take out the trash & load dishwasher)
- Shelling, Surfing, Kayaking, & Sand Castle Building
- Put together a puzzle while watching the waves
- Golf Cart Excursion up and down the beach
- World Renowned Bird Watching
- Guided Deep Sea, Bay, and close-in Fishing Trips
- Visit Moody Gardens & Shop the Strand in Galveston
- Take the kids to Schlitterbahn
- Eat at Stingaree, Steve’s Landing, and Jose’s
- Shop at the “Big Store”
- Skydive or Parasail
- Go to Fun Park Water Slide or Schlitterbahn
- Catch (or buy), Cook, and Eat Fresh Seafood
- Visit NASA Space Center
- Roast S'mores on the Beach
- Watch the fireworks




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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Added large sandbox in backyard
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor is fine. Inside will lose full refund +

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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CRYSTAL BEACH, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 48 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 49 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 49 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 49 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$1,738, 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.

How much is parking at Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX located?

This Crystal Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

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

Perfect Weekend!

We all enjoyed the stay! The house was clean, beds were comfy, lots of extra towels & the location was perfect!!! We really loved the private walk to the beach! The house was stocked with lots of necessities! Perfect family or girls weekend spot!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

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

90th birthday party

We had a girls trip for my mother in law’s 90th birthday!! The house was perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

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

Wonderful!

Our whole party had an epic time here! The property was flawless (we had some trouble with the oven but the owner was on it asap) and the location couldn’t have been better. The walkover to the beach was a huge bonus and the view from the sitting area on it was amazing! We used that a lot. The owner was responsive and fun to communicate with. We all definitely recommend. Our family is currently building a beachfront home down the beach a ways but if we weren’t we would rent this place again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Terrific spot on the beach

Loved the property. Very clean, great space for a family. Fantastic that it has its own yard and private boardwalk over the dunes to the beach. Host is very responsive and helpful. Can't go wrong if with this place if you want to take your family to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teresa M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Property needed some attention

The location and the overall house was fabulous! There were several things that needed attention on the property, these things caused our stay to be a bit troublesome. If we would of been told upfront about the possible issues, we would not of rented the property. The owner/property manager, who is a very pleasant & nice person was aware of the possible issues with the appliances, plumbing and non working hottub but failed to mention in advance before we rented the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLYNN S.

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

Perfect Spring Break

We had a wonderful time at Moss Landing. Everything was exactly the way it was described. We had two families, 4 adults and 4 kids and we felt like we had more than enough room. I really feel you get a 5 star experience at this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Perfection on the Beach

This is our favorite vacation rental we have used! The home is beautiful and everything we needed was right there. Cooking in the fabulous kitchen was even part of the fun. One of everyone's favorite amenities was the walkover to the beach! Thank you for our wonderful stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!

Our trip to Crystal Beach and stay at Moss Landing was absolutely perfect! First, let me just emphasis that this house is GORGEOUS; not only is this home beautifully decorated, it is located front row, providing breathtaking beach views and unmatched convenience (the private walk way was perfect - esp with two small children and our beach equipment). Moss Landing is also immaculate and spacious. Our party consisted of 5 adults and 3 children (age 9, 4, and 2). There was MORE than enough room for us all. My small boys loved the bunk room, plus it was nice having two king-sized beds available (both of which were sooooo comfortable). My niece loved the small nook (not pictured in the listing), that housed a twin bed. We were all able to hang out in the kitchen, the living room, or even outside - and never did we feel cramped. Also, I must mention the attention to detail in this home: light switches were labeled; there is an amazing sand box stocked full of toys for smaller children; a gorgeous covered ground-floor patio; an amazing master bathroom; and a convenient/private outdoor shower. Furthermore, Moss Landing comes fully stocked with bath and beach towels, toiletries, kitchen supplies (including Pyrex dishes for beach treats, margarita glasses, a cheese grater, wine opener, coffee - all of which came in handy), and beach equipment (including beach chairs, fold out tables, floats, beach balls, umbrellas, and more). I definitely can not say enough good things about this beautiful home and Mr. Moss. He was responsive, attentive, informative and organized. Seriously, if you are looking at other VRBO properties, do yourself a favor - stop now and book this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

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

Second stay

This was our second stay at this property. It was relaxing. The kids did not want to leave and neither did we. We are already talking about going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

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

Beautiful Home … perfect location

Would stay there again. The owner was very responsive and accommodating to any issues that came up. The palm trees in the yard block the beach view a little, which made it a little difficult watching the kids from the porch while they play on the beach. Beautiful views though and the home is very nicely decorated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Best Place at Crystal Beaxh

Beachfront living at its best for all ages. Location ideal, views incredible, excellent experience for our family.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Terrific house

Our granddaughter was in a cheer competition in Galveston so we decided to make a long weekend of it. The house and property was even nicer than expected. We had 6 adults and 5 children and had plenty of room. The kids loved the private access to the beach and the hot tub was great at the end of the day. Everything was provided that we needed. We would make this our first choice if we are in that area again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

An exceptional home in a spectacular location

What a place! By the end of our first hour in the hot tub watching the pelicans soar by, we were already plotting when we could return for another visit. My family (including my parents, husband, and toddler) had a wonderful time at Moss Landing. The house was beautifully designed and well appointed: it was great to stay in a house with such a well-outfitted kitchen and pantry, and every time we wondered where something was (beach towels? toilet paper?) it was all there with lots to spare. My little one loved the sandbox, and we all loved watching the waves from the table on the walkway to the beach. The property owner was quick to respond to questions during our stay, and he offered some great recommendations on local places to buy supplies and grab take-out. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

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

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. The views are amazing and the private boardwalk to the beach was so nice and convenient. Sitting on the deck and listening to the waves was so relaxing. Mike was very helpful and had great suggestions on things to see and do. Thank you - our family loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Great beach house!

This home is spectacularly decorated yet comfortable at the same time. Every detail is thought of including luxury bath products and linen. Ocean view from every room, and windows across the entire main living area. My family had a blast, kids enjoyed driving beach with golf carts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sade U.

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

Holiday Haven

Gorgeous home and gracious host! The smarthome features, the views, the hot tub, the sand pit and the house themselves are wonderful but the boardwalk/walk over is truly the standout. I imagine it's even more fun during the summer. Recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

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

We love this house

Beautiful view. We loved everything about this house. The steps were a little difficult for my husband because he has bad knees and has injured both of them in the past year. I believe the listing said no pets allowed but there seemed to be what looked like dog hair on some of the floors and under furniture if you looked under there. I look because I have kids and want to take all their items home at the end of our stay. We loved the design of the home, furniture, and decor. You now have us wanting a beach house! The private access to the beach was wonderful! Beds were super comfy. The outdoor furniture was nice and comfy. Loved the newly added sandbox. The hot tub was also comfortable. We've been in some that were not. We loved it here and would all like to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raj P.

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

Celebrated a birthday weekend and this property far exceeded our expectation.

We’ve rented many places in the past and this is probably the NICEST rental. Worth every penny! Highly recommend it for families or even a couple’s getaway. The home was beautiful, bright/cheery, well kept, and superbly clean. It was also very well stocked with basic necessities and much more...making our stay even more pleasant! The layout of the home is amazing, with wonderful views from every room. Check-in and check-out process was easy and the owner was very responsive, friendly, and beyond accommodating/gracious to our group. We will definitely be back in the near future to this little paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

traci d.

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

Amazing stay!

We loved this house! It was so beautiful! You can not beat the view from this deck and the hot tub on the deck is an added bonus! My kids said this was their favorite house, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Excellent Stay

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. We have traveled to other beaches both nationally and internationally. This was definitely a wonderful trip, and we will be going back! The house is beautiful, spacious, has all amenities (more than expected), all rooms placed perfectly for views, decks and covered areas have plenty of breeze, private boardwalk access from the backyard to the beach, and home is set up with smart-home features and modern technology. Absolutely, no complaints. We just returned, but are planning our next trip to the house! Love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith R.

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

Great cabin, great location. Owner was very punctual when contacted.

Family had a terrific week renting this property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Beautiful Luxury Home Right On The Beach!

Moss Landing is one of the most stylish and comfortable VRBO rentals I have ever had the privilege to stay in. The design of the home , along with the quality linens, bedding, gourmet kitchen, HD AV equipment, & many amenities surpass even the best five-star hotel suite experience. We enjoyed the beach, the cool breezes on the back balcony overlooking the beach, sport fishing, and great seafood. We will be back & we will refer our friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronna Y.

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

This place is wonderful! We would love to stay here again!

We love the ocean view from every window in the house. It was so nice to wake up to the view of the ocean. The owner was very helpful and quick to reply to any questions we had. We would love to stay jere again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes K.

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

Great house, great location

We stayed at this house a few weeks ago for my wife's 40th. It's a very comfortable house with a great view of the water and the walkway going from the backyard to the beach is a nice added bonus. The owner was very helpful if I had any questions, quick to respond and very friendly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

June 1 2020

Thank you so much! We had a great time and your house and location is perfect! You were very helpful and made our vacation stress free! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike Moss

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I am a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams and my spouse has worked at IBM for the last 25 years. We both grew up in Brownwood, Texas where we graduated from Brownwood High School.

We then went on to become alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin and made Georgetown, Texas our home. We have two wonderful kids. Major (age 16) who loves soccer, tennis, and, we're proud to say, is a straight A student. And, Hillary (age 7) who is in charge of everything that goes on in the family it seems. We say she's going to be a CEO or even a politician some day. For now though, she loves animals and playing with any Barbie Doll Playhouse we can find.

We've traveled the world visiting over 45 countries on every continent except Antarctica which is on our bucket list. After all the travel and now that the kids are older, we find that relaxing on the beach and soaking in the sea air and views with the family is where we find the most joy.

We hope our home will bring joy to you and your loved ones as well.

Why they chose this property

Our family has deep roots in the area going back to before the great storm of 1900 that completely destroyed Galveston, our ancestral family home included.

Three years ago, we visited our in-laws who had a home on the island and fell in love with the area and especially the people. We've never met an unkind person who is a resident of the area. The Bolivar Peninsula is steeped in history and was actually named after Simon Bolivar who was instrumental in liberating Texas and most of South America from Spanish rule in the 1800s.

What makes this property unique

We chose this property because of the unique architecture and solid build of the home. The home was originally built by the area's top builder to be his family's personal home. No expense was spared and the house was built right with high-end finishes and quality workmanship.

We looked for our Beach house for over 5 years up and down the coasts of Texas, Louisiana, and even Florida before we found this home. It was the cozy, family-oriented configuration, the large windows bringing gorgeous sunlight in throughout every room in the house, and the fact that almost every room has an ocean view that made us fall in love with this home and make it our own.

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