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Discover tranquility near Bolivar Peninsula & Crystal Beach

Holiday home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and balcony

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Welocme to Sand Dollar
Property grounds
Living area
Spacious open concept
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Loft bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Discover tranquility near Bolivar Peninsula & Crystal Beach

Nestled in the charming Crystal Beach neighborhood of Port Bolivar, this 3-bedroom vacation home offers a delightful escape for travelers. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, microwave, dishwasher, and all the essential appliances and utensils you'll need to whip up delicious meals. Unwind in the cozy living room, or step out onto the balcony to take in the stunning ocean views. Enjoy the convenience of a washing machine and dryer, as well as a smart TV with satellite/cable channels, perfect for relaxing evenings. The property also features 2.5 bathrooms, towels, basic soaps, and a hair dryer, ensuring your comfort. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the fire pit, outdoor play area, and comfortable outdoor furniture, perfect for gathering with friends and family. With air conditioning, heating, and a baby gate, this vacation home caters to the needs of all travelers. Explore the nearby Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach, just steps away, for a truly memorable stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Pier 21 Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Travis Seashore Park and East End Historic District. Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Texas Seaport 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 50 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 51 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover tranquility near Bolivar Peninsula & Crystal Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discover tranquility near Bolivar Peninsula & Crystal Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Discover tranquility near Bolivar Peninsula & Crystal Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover tranquility near Bolivar Peninsula & Crystal Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discover tranquility near Bolivar Peninsula & Crystal Beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robbin E.

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

Best vacay

Great place great fun
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Weekend getaway

We had a great time! The house was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Fun Weekend

Our stay here was fantastic. The Beach is close and the view was great. Loved the house and the lift was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

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

Spring break mini vacation

The place was very nice and clean. Beautiful and within walking distance to the beach! Great family beach home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby C.

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

GREAT HOUSE & LOCATION

We loved this house and where it was located, very close to the beach and great views! It was fully equipped with everything we needed. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephabie P.

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

Perfect location

We had a great time and we will definitely be back! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy W.

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

Sand Dollar Beach House

We had an amazing stay at the Sand Dollar beach house. It is close to the beach you can walk. It has an elevator that allows you to haul your luggage up and your beach things down as well as any elderly family members. It was clean. It was well stocked and it was a great place to stay. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Last summer trip!

Enjoyed every minute of our trip! The house was the perfect location and the most beautiful view! The layout of the house was perfect for us! And Carin was super easy to get in touch with and always kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vacation plus

We were very happy with the house, location and cleanliness of the property and the house. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Best Spot

The Sand Dollar was more than what we expected. Right by the beach entrance and the home was comfy enough to just stay there! The kids and us enjoyed our entire stay and look forward to staying again. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Delia L.

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

Pure beachin' fun!

This house was beautiful, both inside & out and in a grwat neighborhood! It accommodated all of our needs with a great beachview & a one minute drive to the beach! Grwat fun and new great memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

chelsea w.

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

perfect for a family/friends getaway with small children

This house is perfect for a family getaway! The deck was a favorite for all of us, having the gate at the top of the stairs so the kids wouldn't go down and the lift to move our things up and down were so helpful. The kitchen has everything you would need and is gorgeous, the beds and couches are super comfy. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent E., Allen TX

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

Great layout inside and out

Property was very well updated and clean inside and out. Has an electric lift for luggage and groceries that saved both time and energy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect beach getaway!

This house was everything we could have asked for and more. It’s a beautiful property with great views and a perfect location to everything you need on Bolivar. Carinn was very easy to communicate with when needed. The group has decided we would love to come back to this house for an annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Second Time Around

This is our second time to stay in this house. It's in a perfect location with an access road nearby to quickly get to the beach. It has all the amenities that we look for in a beach house. Love having a lift and the reassurance of the whole house generator.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L., Big Sandy, TX

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

Wonderful Week / Beautiful Home

It appears this house has had some recent updates which make you feel like you are stepping into a new home. Very nice accommodations and it was awesome to have the lift to assist with groceries and luggage. We've stayed in several places at Crystal Beach and this is by far one of the best one's yet. Looking forward to our return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Crystal Beach July 2024

Everything was very clean and well stocked. The two minute walk to the to the beach made it very convenient to tote chairs, toys and shades. Our reservations were the week after Hurricane Beryl but communications with Carynn were very easy and helpful. We will absolutely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

EXCELLENT!!!

Great property manager!! She let me push my days up by 2 days due to weather!! Because of that we had two FANTASTIC days on the beach…my grandbanoes thank you!!! Will rent again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

2nd Year

Fabulous! Entire group loves it. The ocean breeze, steps to the beach and a lift!! Great communication with owner. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

Sand Dollar is Fabulous

The place was clean and very well appointed. Decor was perfect. We were so appreciative when the power went out and their generator kicked on! The lift was also very helpful. We will be reserving this house in the future! It was wonderful. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Great view

Great location just a short distance to beach. Pretty view. Gates from stairs need better latch. 2 yr old couldopen.Gate by Elavator gate most definitely needs better lock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

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

Takes just minutes to walk to beautiful Crystal Beach from this lovely home!

The house was very comfortable and well stocked with needed supplies. It's a beautiful, modern home, and a very short distance to the beach. We especially liked the luggage lift that made it easy to get our heavy suitcases up to the house. Our two adult sons (in their twenty's) stayed in the upstairs "man cave" and were happy to have privacy, plenty of room and comfortable beds. I'm sure there would be plenty of room for several younger kids up there. We had a fabulous family vacation and the lovely home where we stayed was a big part of the good time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen D.

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

Great location

Wonderful beach house, very quiet, clean and great location. Highly recommend to anyone we will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

The Sand Dollar was worth every penny and more!

This has been my favorite house in all of the years renting on Bolivar Peninsula! It felt like home in so many ways! There was sooo much room for everyone to have their own space but still get to enjoy each other’s company! From all of the cutest decorations to no white “hotel” towels and sofas on the balcony! Very comfortable home and we all enjoyed our stay. The process was painless from booking, to paying, to receiving our house information in a timely manner. If I had to have 1 complaint, it would be that it isn’t ON the beach. The walk wasn’t bad at all and I still rate it a 5 star!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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