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Welcome to the Beach!

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A covered outdoor deck with a yellow table and blue chairs, a white fence, and an American flag.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a ceiling fan, a bunk bed, and a kitchen area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two wall-mounted pictures, a bed with a striped bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a small nightstand with a lamp.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, beige armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Galveston Railroad Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Parasailing, power boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seawall Beach - 56 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Stewart Beach - 57 min drive - 34.1 km
  • East Beach - 58 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Pier 21 - 59 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Beach!?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Beach! on 6 April 2027 start from NZ$1,569, 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 Welcome to the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Welcome to the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was basically the perfect VRBO experience. Great property, great location, absolutely everything you might possibly need is provided, lots to do, responsive proactive host. No issues whatsoever. Can literally just book it and not worry about your trip..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super fun place to stay!

This property was awesome and we had the best time with our family. The house was perfect and the yard was stupendous! Super big yard with lots of outdoor games and space! We loved it and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend

Loved every thing, the house is beautiful. Has a lot of nice features!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Very nice beach house exactly as described. Well equipped, updated, and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you! You were amazing guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat Customer

We loved staying at Southern Comfort so much, that we decided to stay there again this year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience!

The house was beautiful, clean, and perfect for adults as well as kids. Beach access was a breeze and there were plenty of fun activities at the house even when we were at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a wonderful time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was perfect!

We stayed at this house for a getaway weekend and it couldn’t have gone any better! The hostess was super friendly and was available for any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this house to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2021
Thank you! We will be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Property

This was a very simple process. The renters were very quick to respond to any questions and the house was perfect and beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay

Our second stay at this home was as good as the first! Megan is great at communicating, and the house if perfect for our needs. Clean, well-appointed, convenient to the beach, grocery store, etc. We'll be back again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2021
We were so happy to host you again. Thanks for being great guests!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Still the best home on Bolivar

We have stayed in this home about 6 times. It’s always clean and in perfect shape. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need, and every detail has been thought of and taken care of.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Thanks again! You are always the perfect guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families with kids

The property was great for our family. The host even thought of things such as spare toothbrushes and razors along with sunburn aftercare lotion. The house was clean and as described. My only concern was that the hand railings on the porches were a loose and it made me nervous with kids leaning on them. I did let the host know this at the end of our stay. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Trip 2023

We come to Crystal Beach every year and this is our first time staying at this house and I think it is our favorite so far! The whole house is beautiful and comfortable. Plenty of room for all of us. Awesome little touches and amenities everywhere! We will definitely book it again! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Thank you! We enjoyed hosting you, and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Beach House Getaway

Southern Comfort really lived up to its name. The house felt very fresh and welcoming, filled with thoughtful details throughout the entire home. We loved hanging out on the wrap around deck, with plenty of seating everywhere for everyone. Our family also enjoyed using some of the outdoor amenities (volleyball net, tether ball, etc). It was one of the best beach house experiences our family has had in a while, and we look forward to coming back again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachside Fireworks

Enjoyed our trip. Communication with owners was easy. We liked having the baby gate for the kids, many appliances for cooking and the house is convenient since it is a short drive to the big store. We loved that the balcony faced the gulf so we could watch all the fireworks on4th of July. We enjoyed this house and would stay here again. Only thing we would change is being able to drive our car down the street to beach. While it’s easy to just go to next street, it’s nice to not have to get on main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you! We enjoyed having you. We agree it would be lovely if they would extend the path at the end of our street to accommodate more than golf carts and pedestrians. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing Short of Awesome!

We've stayed in many beach houses on the Peninsula over the years, and this is by far our favorite! I'm a small details gal, and this house lacked NOTHING! From the complimentary basket of goodies/necessities to the wireless charger next to the bed, this house was welcoming, well-supplied and super cozy. The yard, outdoor activities and various seating both upstairs and down gave everyone a place to relax and play. Clean, fun, welcoming, adorably adorned. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Thank you!! We are so glad you had a great time! We hope to see you again.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Charge extra

Lier about we didn’t cleaning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
You are the first guests I have had to charge an extra cleaning fee in all the years I have rented my home. You left dirty dishes and bags worth of trash in the house. We had to put our decor, that you removed against the rental agreement, back up on the walls. I only charged half the cleaning fee outlined in the rental agreement you signed, and ignored the extra guests and the party that was not approved. I’m sorry you felt this was not fair to you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

From booking to check out, our stay was perfect. Having visited Crystal Beach for the past 18 years, we were excited to get back after being couped up for the past year and a half. The communication from booking to check out was great. The house was just as described. Clean, new and bright. The decor was cute and updated, and we had everything we needed. Beds were comfy, kitchen is stocked with all the dishes, etc. to make a meal at home should you want. Close proximity to the beach access and the big store. We will be back! Thank you! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2021
Thank you for being amazing renters! It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Home

I have stayed in this home several times, even before it became listed on Vrbo. You will not find a better maintained home on the Bolivar Peninsula. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need for cooking. It has so many little details for convenience it’s impossible to list them all. The owners really thought of everything. Many homes have a lift to help you get heavy things up the stairs, but they are usually inactive for renting tenants. These owners allow you to use their lift for heavy and bulky items. That really helps your mood when moving in and moving out. I’ve been going to the Bolivar Peninsula for over 50 years. This is the best home I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
We really appreciate the amazing feedback from you, as a past guest of the house. It was a breeze hosting you. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent beach cabin! It’s bigger than it looks in the pictures. There were so many extra touches everywhere. We had three couples and it was plenty of space. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thank you! We are so happy you had a great experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd stay at this place. The host was kind enough to work us in. It was a perfect place for our family to gather to spend time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thanks! We love having people come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve stayed on the Bolivar Peninsula every summer since 1981. Needless to say I’ve stayed at many different homes during that time. This is by far my favorite home of all. It is always clean and well stocked with everything you need. Most of all, the owners maintain the property. This is key for the beach environment. This home looks new. It will always be my first choice on future trips.Also, the hosts are very responsive. We have never had a problem getting answers to our questions. We appreciate their dedication to the property and their hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
We are so happy you love our home as much as we do! It was great to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home away from home

We recently spent a week at this home in Crystal Beach and we had just an absolutely wonderful time. It was not our first trip to Bolivar, but it was definitely the best trip yet. Family Friendly This home is very family friendly. It is stocked and arranged to accommodate littles of all ages. There are cabinets full of toys and games, along with coloring and activities books. If you look in the bathroom cabinets, you will find step stools for the kiddos. There is a safety gate on the top deck that you can lock and latch to keep kids safe as they run around the upstairs portion of the home. The downstairs has a shed stocked with beach toys, yard games, boogie boards, and more. Great Location We mapped this home and compared its location to the other homes we had stayed at. Initially, this home looked a little farther away from the beach, but I was pleasantly surprised at the location and how close it is to the shoreline. We always rent a golf cart either way, so the difference was extremely negligible. Matter of fact, this was the first home we stayed at where you can even see and hear the ocean. The home is in a gated community on two lots. The kids have plenty of space to play games and run around. There is a bird house on the property that was home to many Purple Martins, which made for lovely birdwatching. Perks and Accessibility It was absolutely wonderful to load the electric lift up with all our bags and only have to make a few trips up and down the stairs to load and unload our stuff. Amenities The home was stocked with nearly everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There was plenty of toiletries, soaps, detergent, and kitchen accessories to get you started and/or cover anything you might have forgotten. And there was plenty of silverware, dishes, etc for all your cooking needs, including kid friendly dishes for the littles. Misc Communication with the owners was spectacular, both before and during our stay. They answered any and all questions that we had extremely promptly and with very detailed information. The beds were comfortable and there was more than enough space for everyone. The kids had so much fun and this property truly felt like a home away from home. Thank you so much for the lovely stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
We are so happy you had such a wonderful stay! Thank you for the amazing review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The property was clean, well stocked with anything you may have forgotten to bring, and the beds were comfy. Lots of extras to enjoy at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2021
We are so glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay there again

Everything was clean and there was plenty of room. The kids enjoyed tether ball and volleyball. They enjoyed catching little toads and releasing them all at once. Outdoor spaces were comfortable and we spent a lot of our time on the upper deck. Only drawback was beach accrss
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2021
Thank you for the feedback. We are happy the kids enjoyed the games. My kids love the toads and all the wildlife too. We even had a crab greet us downstairs one morning!
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