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Fenced Yard ~ Cargo Lift ~ Fire Pit ~ 3-minute walk to beach!
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8 93.2 sq m
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
- Crystal Beach5 min walk
- Stingaree Marina4 min drive
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal54 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Fenced Yard ~ Cargo Lift ~ Fire Pit ~ 3-minute walk to beach!
As owners who truly love this home, we've made sure every detail is perfect for your beach vacation. Here's what you can expect:
For our furry friends, we have a yard fenced around the stairs, ensuring their safety and providing a space for them to enjoy.
With a straight, 3-minute walk, you'll find yourself stepping onto the soft sand of the beach, ready to soak up the sun and enjoy the waves.
Located between barrels 100 and 101, our beach area tends to have fewer crowds, allowing you to relax and unwind in a peaceful setting.
For added safety, there is a gate at the top of the stairs, giving you peace of mind, especially if you have young children or pets.
The beach house features a deck that wraps around three sides, offering a partial ocean view from the front corner, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee.
Each bedroom has its own attached bathroom and a Smart TV, ensuring comfort and entertainment for everyone in your group.
Experience a restful night's sleep on our comfortable memory foam mattresses. We provide linens, and the beds are made for your convenience. Foam toppers can be removed if you prefer a firmer mattress. Queen sofa sleeper in living room.
The fully stocked kitchen awaits you, complete with a small coffee maker and a selection of coffee, Keurig pods, creamer, sugar, and stevia. Start your mornings off right with your favorite cup of joe.
Relax in the living room with a 75" Smart TV and access to DirectTV Stream, providing entertainment options for cozy nights in. There's even a DVD player and a library of over 100 DVDs to enjoy.
Fire up the charcoal grill and make use of the grill tools to enjoy a delicious barbecue. Bring your own charcoal and starter fluid.
To enhance your beach experience, we provide a wagon, chairs, canopy, and toys, ensuring you have everything you need for a fun-filled day by the shore.
As the sun sets, gather around the fire pit in the evenings to roast marshmallows, share stories, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Marshmallow/hot dog sticks are provided. Bring your own fire wood or buy it locally.
With its ideal location, pet-friendly amenities, and thoughtful features like the cargo lift and fire pit, MAD Waves Beach House on the Bolivar Peninsula promises a memorable coastal vacation for all!
*Please note that there are two outdoor security camera recording the bottom of the stairs and bottom of the cargo lift and back yard. Cameras are on and recording 24/7. Host only checks cameras at check-in and check-out to insure the maximum number of guest at the property as well as undisclosed pets. If undisclosed pets or guests are discovered, host has the right to cancel reservation without a refund. No refunds for community-wide power or internet outages that happen durning your stay (unless they are extensive and if guests wish to leave, any unused nights will be refunded) or inclement weather unless an evacuation is issued or there’s a major tropical storm that could affect the safety of guests.
For our furry friends, we have a yard fenced around the stairs, ensuring their safety and providing a space for them to enjoy.
With a straight, 3-minute walk, you'll find yourself stepping onto the soft sand of the beach, ready to soak up the sun and enjoy the waves.
Located between barrels 100 and 101, our beach area tends to have fewer crowds, allowing you to relax and unwind in a peaceful setting.
For added safety, there is a gate at the top of the stairs, giving you peace of mind, especially if you have young children or pets.
The beach house features a deck that wraps around three sides, offering a partial ocean view from the front corner, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee.
Each bedroom has its own attached bathroom and a Smart TV, ensuring comfort and entertainment for everyone in your group.
Experience a restful night's sleep on our comfortable memory foam mattresses. We provide linens, and the beds are made for your convenience. Foam toppers can be removed if you prefer a firmer mattress. Queen sofa sleeper in living room.
The fully stocked kitchen awaits you, complete with a small coffee maker and a selection of coffee, Keurig pods, creamer, sugar, and stevia. Start your mornings off right with your favorite cup of joe.
Relax in the living room with a 75" Smart TV and access to DirectTV Stream, providing entertainment options for cozy nights in. There's even a DVD player and a library of over 100 DVDs to enjoy.
Fire up the charcoal grill and make use of the grill tools to enjoy a delicious barbecue. Bring your own charcoal and starter fluid.
To enhance your beach experience, we provide a wagon, chairs, canopy, and toys, ensuring you have everything you need for a fun-filled day by the shore.
As the sun sets, gather around the fire pit in the evenings to roast marshmallows, share stories, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Marshmallow/hot dog sticks are provided. Bring your own fire wood or buy it locally.
With its ideal location, pet-friendly amenities, and thoughtful features like the cargo lift and fire pit, MAD Waves Beach House on the Bolivar Peninsula promises a memorable coastal vacation for all!
*Please note that there are two outdoor security camera recording the bottom of the stairs and bottom of the cargo lift and back yard. Cameras are on and recording 24/7. Host only checks cameras at check-in and check-out to insure the maximum number of guest at the property as well as undisclosed pets. If undisclosed pets or guests are discovered, host has the right to cancel reservation without a refund. No refunds for community-wide power or internet outages that happen durning your stay (unless they are extensive and if guests wish to leave, any unused nights will be refunded) or inclement weather unless an evacuation is issued or there’s a major tropical storm that could affect the safety of guests.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not baby-proofed.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
$75 per dog. Will send request for any addtl dogs.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
All ashes and butts must be disposed of properly.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Pick up pet waste.
Scrape grill clean and remove ashes (if used).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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. Pier 21 Theater and Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. 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.

Bolivar Peninsula, TX
What's nearby
- Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 54 min drive - 38.9 km
- Port of Galveston - 55 min drive - 39.2 km
- Galveston Seawall - 55 min drive - 40.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - 7 min drive
- Nauti Beaver Hut - 4 min drive
- Fins Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
- Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 6 min drive
- Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Wendy Dabrusin

My husband, Marc, and I bought this home in March 2021 as a vacation home and love it so much that we want to share it with guests when we aren't visiting. We live in Austin and have four adult children and 3 crazy but lovable dogs. I'm a mortgage Loan Officer and Marc is a Set Decorator in the film industry here. In 2021 we celebrated our 20-year Anniversary and what better gift than a new beach house! We love it here and hope you do too! I'm available to communicate throughout your stay and my co-host/cleaner lives close to the home. You will be well taken care of with us!
Why they chose this property
We love Crystal Beach and we love the location of this home. This was the first house we saw and immediately knew it had to be ours! We love being on the quieter end of the beach and love the direct access straight to the water.
What makes this property unique
Super clean! The lift is a bonus to avoid making several trips carting luggage, groceries and coolers up and down the stairs. We added the fenced yard in 2023 after almost losing one of our dogs who escaped down the stairs. It made our visits so much easier and less stressful! The fire pit was also added in 2023 and we love hanging out there at night making smores and enjoying an evening cocktail. The solar deck lighting adds great ambiance at night. The outdoor fish cleaning sink is convenient as well. Lots of extra touches throughout the home and we have provided pretty much anything you can think of. Just bring your clothes, mosquito spray, beach towels, groceries, drinks, swimsuit and flip flops for a great vacation at the beach!
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