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2 Blocks to Shore: Crystal Beach House w/ Yard!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 12 140.9 sq m
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Crystal Beach, TX
- Place, Crystal Beach3 min walk
- Place, Stingaree Marina4 min drive
- Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal54 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Additional Sleeping (Living Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Additional Sleeping (Sleeping Nook)
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 1
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
2 Blocks to Shore: Crystal Beach House w/ Yard!
16 Mi to Galveston Ferry Terminal | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Beach Towels Provided
Feel your worries drift away with the saltwater breeze when you make the 'Toasty Mermaid,' a 3-bedroom, 3-bath Crystal Beach vacation rental, your home away from home! When you're not building sandcastles on Bolivar Beach, casting a line at nearby fishing spots, or chasing thrills at Moody Gardens, gather around the fire for star-studded stories and s'mores, or cozy up for your favorite movie in the living room.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bunk bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 king bed
- Sleeping Nook: 1 full daybed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs
- Books/board games
- Dining table, breakfast bar
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Screened-in porch
- Furnished balconies
- Patio w/ dining table & full bathroom
- Fenced-in yard w/ wood-burning fire pit
- Charcoal grill
- Beach chairs/towels
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, air fryer, blender
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer/dryer
FAQ
- 5 exterior security cameras (outward facing)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, exterior staircase required to enter
- 1st-floor bedrooms & full bathroom
PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- Garage not available
-- THE LOCATION --
- Near outdoor recreation & Gulf adventures
- 12 miles to Fort Travis Park & Bolivar Point Lighthouse
- 16 miles to Smith Oaks Sanctuary & 34 miles to Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
- 24 miles to Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park
- 60 miles to William P. Hobby Airport & 102 miles to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras. Cameras 1 is on the back of the house facing the back balcony, camera 2 is on the side of the house facing the left side of the balcony, camera 3 is on the side of the house facing the right side of the balcony, camera 4 is a Ring video doorbell camera at the front door facing the entryway, and camera 5 is above the garage facing the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and audio when motion is detected
- This 2-story home requires an exterior staircase to enter; it features bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 1st floor
Feel your worries drift away with the saltwater breeze when you make the 'Toasty Mermaid,' a 3-bedroom, 3-bath Crystal Beach vacation rental, your home away from home! When you're not building sandcastles on Bolivar Beach, casting a line at nearby fishing spots, or chasing thrills at Moody Gardens, gather around the fire for star-studded stories and s'mores, or cozy up for your favorite movie in the living room.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bunk bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 king bed
- Sleeping Nook: 1 full daybed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs
- Books/board games
- Dining table, breakfast bar
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Screened-in porch
- Furnished balconies
- Patio w/ dining table & full bathroom
- Fenced-in yard w/ wood-burning fire pit
- Charcoal grill
- Beach chairs/towels
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, air fryer, blender
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer/dryer
FAQ
- 5 exterior security cameras (outward facing)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, exterior staircase required to enter
- 1st-floor bedrooms & full bathroom
PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- Garage not available
-- THE LOCATION --
- Near outdoor recreation & Gulf adventures
- 12 miles to Fort Travis Park & Bolivar Point Lighthouse
- 16 miles to Smith Oaks Sanctuary & 34 miles to Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
- 24 miles to Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park
- 60 miles to William P. Hobby Airport & 102 miles to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras. Cameras 1 is on the back of the house facing the back balcony, camera 2 is on the side of the house facing the left side of the balcony, camera 3 is on the side of the house facing the right side of the balcony, camera 4 is a Ring video doorbell camera at the front door facing the entryway, and camera 5 is above the garage facing the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and audio when motion is detected
- This 2-story home requires an exterior staircase to enter; it features bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 1st floor
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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 first aid kit
About the area
Port Bolivar
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Pier 21 Theater 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 Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting.

Crystal Beach, TX
What's nearby
- Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 54 min drive - 37.8 km
- Port of Galveston - 54 min drive - 38.1 km
- Galveston Seawall - 55 min drive - 39.2 km
Restaurants
- Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - 7 min drive
- Nauti Beaver Hut - 4 min drive
- Fins Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
- Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 2 min drive
- HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - 6 min drive
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Hosted by Evolve

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