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Stunning, dog-friendly home with beach access and ocean views

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8114.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Stingaree Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Stunning, dog-friendly home with beach access and ocean views

Four Palms

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There are few places that will take your breath away, and Crystal beach is definitely one of them! With the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico nearby, this home is just the place to bring the whole family for that much-anticipated vacation! With accommodations for up to eight guests, this is the perfect fit for a family getaway. Whether it be enjoying a cold drink on the over-sized patio or a day at the beach with your toes in the water, everyone will find their own way to spend their time away. After a day on the sand, everyone can rinse off in the outdoor shower and gather on the spacious deck to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine.

What's nearby:
Crystal Beach is just the place to get some much-needed seclusion while still being within close proximity to the urban hustle and bustle! The endless beaches of Bolivar are right outside your front door, so having a picnic in the sun while the kids build sandcastles will be a breeze! If you want a break from the beach, venture inland less than a mile and treat the whole family to a fun-filled day at Fun Spot Water Slide. Don't forget to grab a scoop of ice cream from Ritas and Cream on your way back home. Plus, the lively city of Galveston is a short ferry ride away making it a perfect day trip for everyone to enjoy.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Beach access
Outdoor shower
Snowbird-friendly
Dog-friendly (under 25 lbs)
Chair bed in the master bedroom for extra sleeping space

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Naval Museum and Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 55 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 55 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 56 min drive - 41.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning, dog-friendly home with beach access and ocean views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, dog-friendly home with beach access and ocean views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, dog-friendly home with beach access and ocean views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, dog-friendly home with beach access and ocean views located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Beach and Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Perfect for Familes

This home was perfect for our family. We had enough space for the adults and kids, and the toys and games available added to our stay. The walk to the beach was pleasant and close enough our 5 year old was able to make it without complaints. This is a great spot for families wanting time at the beach without being crowded.
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10/10 Excellent

todd b.

Great

The house was amazing
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10/10 Excellent

Shelbi J.

Perfect house for our family of 6!

Listing was up to expectations, the house is very nice and perfect location if you rent a golf cart to access the beach! Kitchen had everything we needed for our 5 day stay. Clean, bright home.
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

First time visiting Crystal Beach

Really enjoyed sitting on the outdoor deck. Appreciated the sand toys available for use.

8/10 Good

Biancia P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location. Good use of space. Bunkbed needs to be replaced with a new bed so no one gets hurt climbing up and down. The rail is taped making it a hazard. Pictures should be updated. Other than that all was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baronda M.

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

Weekend Getaway

Very clean, nicely decorated, quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean-Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was good and located is nice neighborhood near the beach. Didnt have beach access and had to drive mile the road to go to the beach. The beds were real firm and sort of uncomfortable to sleep on. In the whole house there was only 1 tv and that was in the living room so everyone had to watch something together and the kids bunk room had dvd player but no tv to watch on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Latricia C.

Great stay....

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

6/10 Okay

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Too Anointed to be Disappointed

The location of the house is perfect, within walking distance to the beach. There is not sufficient parking, and they don't want you parking in the grass because of the septic system. The furniture in the house or on the deck is not what's pictured online. The beds are very uncomfortable, and the kitchen was lacking a lot of essentials. The bunk beds in the house are not the ones that are pictured, and the ladder is held together by duct tape. We made it work and didn't allow it to ruin our beach trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jamie S.

Mom's weekend get away

Decor, Serenity, View
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach weekend

I do love the distance from the beach in regards to walking. The downside would be there is no vehicle access close. Or at least I was not able to find any. Maybe add the nearest vehicle beach access to the listing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cody P.

GREAT STAY!!!

Love the house! Very quaint, ocean views and lots of seating!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Get what you pay for

The house is all around okay you are most definitely getting what you’re paying for…CHEAP. The pictures you see when booking are not close to what you are going to experience. The double decker bed was held up by tape and one mattress was directly on the floor. ONLY BOOK THIS HOUSE IF YOU PLAN TO BE THERE TO SLEEP. The furnished deck is not as pictured, there is NO driveway just grass, NO BEACH ACCESS!!!!! The only areas of access are walking/golf cart access very misleading upon booking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

katherine j.

Nice vacation

Cute house that is soooo close to the beach and is very comfy and cute . Good spot for a vacation !
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10/10 Excellent

Trisha M.

Perfect beach house for my daughter and me!

Great location. Very clean. Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Elsa B.

Familia Getaway

Loved the location, the balcony, and the bbq pit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Arturo M.

Easy stay

As easy as it gets
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lori P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

The place is nice, has a well-appointed kitchen, nice beds, furnishings, and bathrooms. A few issues that could be addressed include: shaky bunk bed, empty Dorito's bag under one bed and a Cheeto under one of the sheets in another bed, not enough TP, and WiFi never worked. But we did enjoy our 3-night stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

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

Vacation House

Really nice house . Just has a few things that needs to be fixed. I would consider staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jessica C.

Close to the beach

Loved how close this home was to the beach. The neighborhood is cute and quiet. House furnishings could stand to be updated to be more comfortable. Overall it was fine for the couple of days we were there.

10/10 Excellent

Niki B.

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

Perfect setting

Best spot for my beach experience. I’m close enough to walk. I can see the water from the couch. The front porch is my favorite view to sit outside. This house isn’t too close to another house either. This is my second time staying at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Janie R.

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

Great lil vacay

Clean, well maintained, useful and convenient amenities. I’d like to suggest a shower chair in at least one bathroom for safety with those with poor mobility or balance issues. Beds were very uncomfortable, I’d suggest memory foam toppers or something. Our rest was poor we all woke up hurting. The location was perfect, house was pretty clean with the exception of dog fur, chew toys and dust under couch. Overall I’d definitely rent again if bed issue is addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Thanksgiving

The property is average at best. House needs work. Flooring was separating at seams. Trip hazard. Doors had been honed so they opened properly as house must have shifted and lots of paint needed in inside. Deck was adequate. Kitchen utensil and pots and pans were garage sale quality at best. Parking was horrible. 2 vehicles at best and parking was in grass. Should not be advertised as sleeps 10. Sleeps 6 at best. Couches are not for sleeping. House was overpriced for what we received. And, it was for sale. Ugh. Owners not putting money into it. Very obvious. CG
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jessica B.

Enjoyed!

We really enjoyed the place. Good location and decent price. Plenty of space, quiet neighborhood. Parking was a bit difficult since no concrete drive and not allowed to park under the house like other houses. Little things need attention like some new pans and the extra queen bed needs replaced. Really needs to hire a new cleaning crew. Cabinet doors, handles, light fixtures and baseboards need a lot of attention along with some of the walls have dust/ webs. Other then the cleaning portion, we would rent again if that was taken care of.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

4 palms rental

Online rental was easy. Rules for parking were strange.... Guests had to park in the street. The sign in book started in 2011 and was full so I bought a new one. We had a blast and the property was super nice, a few minor problems. The Weber grill on the deck is burnt. The actual grill grate for cooking was completely wasted and the coal grill under was missing. The appliances were nice, but the fridge is missing all but one shelf. Also, the towel rack in the master bath was pulled out of the wall. The house was very nice. FYI. The air filter needs to be changed. My family had a great time. Watch out for the misquotes and skunks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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