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Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30

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Priceless views from this gorgeous, beachfront retreat!
Wedding ceremony set up in front of the house.
One of many favorite spots. Sitting on the swing look out for water...
Beachfront house. A few steps to the ocean through a private walkway.
Plenty of space to gather and enjoy time with family and friends.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 30

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Crystal Beach, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bed room 1 (Primary)

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bed room 2

2 Queen Beds

Bed room 3

2 Queen Beds

Bed room 4

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed room 5 (Teen room downstairs)

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Outdoor shower

Half Bath

Soap · Toilet

Out door shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30

Blue Marlin, this is a stunning and spacious coastal luxury beachfront, just few steps to the sand. You can relax and enjoy panoramic views, sound of the crashing waves of the ocean from the large deck. Cargo Lift, Ice Maker, beach equipment, hammocks, swings, and propane grill provided. This spectacular home is unique and spacious. Sleeps 18 in upstairs and Kids room downstairs sleeps up to 12.
** LINENS PROVIDED & BEDS MADE**
A perfect place for family together, wedding, church retreat, anniversary, reunion, or birthday party up to 120 guests.
WEDDINGS:
- Wedding ceremony: very convenient with a few steps by private walk-way to sand beach, beautiful spots with no obstruction for sunset or sunrise wedding ceremony.
- Wedding reception: covered concrete floor can hold up to 120 guests.
- Parking: free parking lot up to 15 spaces in front and 20+ on the dead-end street.
Wedding tables and chairs are available for rentals.
FURNITURE RENTAL: Wedding tables and chairs are available for rentals, please contact for availability.
Package #1: Wedding with up to 50 guests. 7 round tables, 50 chairs, four 6-feet rectangular tables for caterers, 4 ice coolers, a wedding arch with bases. White tablecloths included.
Package #2: Wedding with up to 80 guests. 10 round tables, 80 chairs, four 6-feet rectangular tables for caterers, 4 cocktail tables, 4 ice coolers, a wedding arch with bases. White tablecloths included.
Package #3: Wedding with up to 100 guests. 12 round tables, 100 chairs, four 6-feet rectangular tables for caterers, 4 cocktail tables, 4 ice coolers, a wedding arch with bases. White tablecloths included.
Package #4: Wedding with up to 120 guests. 15 round tables, 120 chairs, four 6-feet rectangular tables for caterers, 4 cocktail tables, 4 ice coolers, a wedding arch with bases. White tablecloths included.
Wedding Furniture Rental Prices:
- December, January and February: 50% off regular rates.
Pkg1: $300
Pkg2: $400
Pkg3: $500
Pkg4: $600
- March, April and November: 20% off regular rates.
Pkg1: $480
Pkg2: $640
Pkg3: $800
Pkg4: $960
- May, June, July, August, September, October: regular rates.
Pkg1: $600
Pkg2: $800
Pkg3: $1,000
Pkg4: $1,200

Note:
All white furniture and white tablecloths. 60 inches round tables, 6 feet rectangular folding tables, cedar wood wedding arch.
We have an option to add a golf cart to your stay with an additional fee. Please contact for availability.
Wedding Party: Lowering the volume around 11 PM and then turn it off or very low at midnight.
Please turn on the parking lights at the staircase at night.
- Golf cart Path nearby, 100 yards away. DO NOT run golf cart or ATV thru the dunes in front of the house. It's a state law.
All TVs are smart TVs, Bring Your Own Login.
Layout of Blue Marlin:
- Each bedroom with en-suite full bath and smart TV.
- Primary room: 1 king and 1 lounge chair with en-suite full bath. A jacuzzi hot tub, big shower, his and her sinks and a walk-in closet.
- Blue room: 2 queens with en-suite full bath.
- Green room: 2 queens with en-suite full bath.
- Red room (small kids with parent room): 1 full, 1 twin and 1 full over full bunk bed with en-suite full bath.
- Downstairs Loft: access from parking lot, near staircases. This room is designed for big kids with en-suite full bath and an outdoor shower nearby. 2 full over full bunk beds, 1 twin over twin bunk bed and a sofa bed. TV is just for games connection and a foosball table.
- Four folding mattresses.
- Living area: 2 large couches can sleep 2-4.
- Pack 'N Play: 1.
- 2 refrigerators, 2 built-in ovens, 1 washing and 2 dryers, 80 pounds icemaker.
- COFFEE: Keurig coffee maker and 50 K-Cups provided. Pour Over coffee maker and ground coffee provided.
- GAMES: 2 electronic games machines and a foosball table in the Loft.
- OUTDOORS: Beach equipment, beach toys, beach chairs. Corn-hole games.
- Golf Cart driving: please use golf cart path nearby (50 yards away). Do not drive over the dunes or private walk-way in front of the house. It's state law.

Property manager

Kevin Nguyen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Lock the lift gate after use for safety
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dog allow with a pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside of the house

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please do not remade the beds. Wash and dry all used towels. For the last load, just put in dryers and let the machine run.
Propane BBQ: please clean if used it.
Extra trash: if all trash bins are full, please leave extra trash bags next to them.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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 in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 55 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 56 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 56 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30 located?

This Crystal Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

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

Amazing Memorial Day stay

It was an amazing weekend with family and friends. With the nicest accomadations and amazing beach access, beautiful views, and comfort beyond belief. Cant wait to book our next stay at The Blue Marlin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Blue Marlin Wedding

The Blue Marlin exceeded our expectations for a beautiful and relaxing time spent with family and friends. We booked this beach house to hold a small private wedding (50 guests) the availability of tables and chairs located on site made this entire planning and preparation effort less. The property is stunning and located in at the end of the street so we had a bit more privacy than planned. The property owners were ever so responsive helpful and respectful, I am so grateful we came across them. We will be repeat customers. Don’t miss out on checking out the Blue Marlin, it’s an absolute win!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

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

Best stay in Crystal Beach

This was the best vacation we have ever had in Galveston/Crystal beach. We had our 10 year vow renewal here and it was beautiful! Kevin had thought of everything here. He had a plethora of supplies, cooking items, bedding, towels, beach toys and so much space. All of the kids and guests loved it.. He was so responsive from the start of the booking til the end of our stay. I can't wait to come back to enjoy this house again in the future without the stress of planning a second wedding! Kevin is the best host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

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

Great wedding venue

Worked great for our family and friends. Everything was there that we needed. Had 65 people for our celebration, plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Beach getaway

We were very impressed with the cleanliness, the beautiful rooms. The owner is exceptional, he made sure we felt welcome and is very gracious. Enjoyed walking within a few yards to the beach. Would go back to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Wedding

It is a beautiful house and property. We had a small issue on first day but Kevin took care of it so quick that everything went wonderful! We will and are going to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Fantastic place

We loved staying there. It was our second time. The location is unbeatable and it's such a beautiful home on its own accord. The owner was super helpful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesa S.

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

Wonderful Location

This place steps away from the beach was perfect. The weather wasn’t always ideal, so it was perfect for the kids to go to the beach for a while and back to the house. The owner was prompt to reply when I had questions. We had 12 adults and 7 kids, so this place was ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

We had our wedding at this property and it was perfect. The view was amazing, right on the beach.

The property owner went above and beyond making sure we had all that we needed for an amazing stay. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and having such a beautiful location where all of our family and friends could join us made it even more amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie H.

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

BEAUTIFUL

HOUSE WAS BEAUTIFUL PERFECT LOCATION
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlee W.

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

Memories for a lifetime!

Such a beautiful property and the location was just perfect! The home had everything you could of asked for and more! Host was awesome as well! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armando T.

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

Great home!

The home was amazing. Great views of the ocean from the house. Very spacious and loved the labeling system that Kevin has in place, very helpful. Would totally stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Fabulous Weekend

We had the absolute best time at The Blue Marlin this past weekend. Everything was simply AMAZING!!! Kevin, the host, was so friendly and accommodating and he had absolutely anything and everything you could need for your stay. The house is magnificent and we can't wait to book it again. If you are looking for a fabulous weekend of your own The Blue Marlin is definitely your BEST option.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty V.

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

Amazing!!

The house was absolutely perfect. We hope to use it again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Y., Tool, texas

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

Beautiful house on the beach!

This house is amazing! The view is just as wonderful! Kevin is a amazing person to deal with, he has everything you can possibly think of in the house. This is by far the best house i have stayed in!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perla C.

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

Amazing

The house was amazing we had four families staying over Easter weekend and had plenty of space. Kevin was very attentive during check in. Hoping to return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Most amazing home and host!

This was the most gorgeous, clean, and well stocked home I have stayed in. All our quests were very impressed. Host was so courteous and accommodating. Will always stay here when on the coast. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

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

Fabulous

From start to finish, it was a fun fabulous family vacation! The owner was very informative of amenities of the house and communicative of pointers for the area! Thanks “Blue Marlin” for the wonderful memories!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

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

Incredible Property with Outstanding Host

The house and property are even better than the pictures. Kevin made sure we had everything we could think of and even some things we hadn't thought about it. We were able to have a beautiful wedding and I can't think of a single negative thing to say about the house or property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisela H.

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

Christmas at The Beach

We had am amazing time, Kevin was great and when he means he has everything, he has everything. My family and I had a great experience and definitely looking forward to getting the house for the summer again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P., Katy, TX

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

We can’t give enough stars!

This property was, hands down, the best one I’ve stayed in at Crystal Beach! Our group can’t say enough great things! It was perfect for families and created a happy and stress-free environment for beach access, bedroom setup and group hangout space. The house was fully stocked and labeled with all things that someone would need to feed/care for a large group of all ages. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B.

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

DREAM ON!!!!

It was roomy, clean, and the location was dreamy. My Family swam, fished and strolled on the Beach. We rose to beautiful sunrises, relaxed with the sunsets and chilled under the moon lit nights. We didn't want to leave!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha T.

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

Family Beach Trip 2022

Love, love, loved our time at Crystal Beach! The Blue Marlin was the perfect house for our large group. The large kitchen/living area was great. We had one afternoon/evening of rain and we were able to gather comfortably inside (we had 20 in our group). Easy access to the beach. Made for a great Labor Day weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Tomball, Texas

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

Spectacular!

We spent a wonderful week at this gorgeous home! Everything was perfect! A wonderful place to relax and entertain just steps from the beach! Kevin is the definition of a Super Host! He made sure every part of our stay was nothing short of the best! We can’t wait to go back! Thank you Kevin!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amirah R.

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

Family Reunion

The blue marlin was absolutely beautiful! It was the perfect place for our family reunion. It is relaxing, peaceful, beautiful scenery and a great place to be with the people you love! The owner Kevin was great with communication! Whenever we needed anything he took care of it and responds quickly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Nguyen

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MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Our business philosophy: Hosting is not just about money and rules, it is about CREATING GOOD MEMORIES to OUR GUESTS.

Why they chose this property

Blue Marlin has the largest parking lot in Bolivar peninsular, very unique beachy design, convenient location, unbeatable beach view, ideal for any event wedding, birthday, anniversary, family gatherings, reunion, church retreat etc...

What makes this property unique

Unforgettable Memories at Blue Marlin

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests