Beach House for Families! Make memories with us!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10119 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Crystal Beach, TX

Bolivar Peninsula1 min walk
Crystal Beach Beaches7 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal47 min drive
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

The Master/ Seahorse room

1 King Bed

The Mermaid Room

1 Queen Bed

The Tropical Fish Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beach house just a few blocks from beautiful Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula in the Holiday Beach subdivision. 3 bedroom to fit the whole family, or great for the girl's weekend! Outdoor space below for entertaining, and you also want to check out the ocean view and breeze from the decks above. Sleeps 8 comfortably, but feel free to bring an air mattress for the living room to fit 2 more!) Fully furnished, wi-fi included, and all towels and linens for bed and bath.
You can also work if needed while staying. We added a small desk, computer monitor, keyboard and mouse in the master bedroom so if you have to jump on a Zoom call or do a bit of email checking, you are set! (Wi-fi is the best we could get because I do work from here at times, but a helpful hint.. I always carry a mifi hot spot as back up.) We also do not have cable so TV is streaming services.

Pet under 20 lbs welcome for additional fee; we love our fur babies too! Great place for family to relax and enjoy and we would love to share our family beach house with you and yours!

We offer lots of "extras" like an outdoor movie projector and screen, swings, hammock, books and games, a high chair, travel crib packNplay, kids' plates/ cups, as well as all the basic essentials for the kitchen.

We also are happy to provide:
bath towels
wash cloths
hand towels
kitchen towels
kitchen washcloths
hot pads
One sheet set per bed.

STARTER pack of:
4 trash bags for kitchen
2 large black trash bags
4 dish washer pods
dish soap
hand soap
6 laundry pods
sponge
toilet paper 2 rolls per bathroom
1 paper towel roll

**We do have security cameras outside on the front door and garage for everyone’s safety.

Property manager

Karen Smith

Premier Host

Languages

German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Welcome to Bliss on the Bolivar (with matching elevator).

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
Crystal Beach Beaches - 7 min walk
East Beach - 44 min drive
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 47 min drive
Galveston Seawall - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 5 min drive
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
Nauti Beaver Hut - 3 min drive
Dannay Donuts - 2 min drive
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House for Families! Make memories with us! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach House for Families! Make memories with us!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House for Families! Make memories with us!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach House for Families! Make memories with us! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

13 May 2024

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

Perfect for any size family

My husband and I along with our 3 kids decided to take a trip and out of the places to chose from (which were also a lot higher) we thought this would be the best fit for us. WE WERE RIGHT! This home is amazing and providing everything we were looking for. It is spacious with an open kitchen/living room. It has 3 good sized bedrooms and 2 baths. Everything is provided for you like the basics of towels, kitchenware, down to even laundry detergent. Which brings me to the fact of having a washer and dryer was a bonus because it was nice to wash some clothes that were still wet from the beach. There is a wrap around porch upstairs which has a view of the ocean in the distance. The beach is only a 5 minute walk or you can drive down to it which was also nice. The parking pass was only $10 and is good for all year long! Downstairs is an outside shower which was much needed to wash all the sand off of us so we wouldn't track it inside the house cause noone wants sand everywhere lol. There is also a swing and hammock which my boys loved. There is also a huge picnic table that was perfect for the outdoor projector they provide you with to watch movies! Karen was so helpful for any questions I had. She made me feel more like family then a guest. I never leave reviews but we had such a wonderful experience I had to leave one. We are going to take another vacation next year and will definitely be staying at the Tipsy Turtle again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

6 August 2023

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

A beautiful home!

When I walked I was so excited because I immediately felt like I walked into a home, not a rental. It was beautifully decorated, warm, comforting, and inviting. Awesome location, we can’t wait to stay there again next summer! Karen kept in contact with us the whole time to ensure our needs were being addressed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

5 August 2023

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

Wonderful vacation home

We really enjoyed our stay. It was everything we hoped it would be.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

23 July 2023

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

Perfect place for a relaxing getaway!

We have always stayed in Galveston… never again. If you want to have a relaxing atmosphere, this is the place to be! We walked to the beach a couple times and rented a golf cart too. I’d recommend either one! The property was super nice and in a good neighborhood close enough to the grocery store in town. The owners are above and beyond helpful and nice about everything we communicated about. They have provided everything necessary for the perfect getaway with extras as a cherry on top! Beach toys, tiki bar, outdoor projector, giant connect four, awesome outdoor furniture and tiki bar. Book it!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

19 July 2023

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

The Tipsy Turtle- Perfect for family fun

Our family had the best vacation at the Tipsy Turtle! We had everything that we needed, plenty of room, close to the beach, and enjoyed a family movie night with the outdoor movie screen and projector! The breeze at the downstairs tiki bar and on the second level deck was great. We normally have issues with mosquitos at Crystal Beach and didn’t have any this year at this property! Karen is available to answers all questions and was great about communicating during our stay. Our family highly recommends staying at the Tipsy Turtle! It felt like a home away from home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Smith

Welcome! We are so happy you are looking to enjoy one of our favorite places to have a weekend getaway! Being a native Texan I have grown up with Texas beaches as our "go to" family vacation spot to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and hear those relaxing waves and the sound of the kids on the beach. Now we are able to have this home for our own kids and grandkids and hope you too will make wonderful memories during your stay at The Tipsy Turtle.

Why they chose this property

We love playing host and hope you have everything you need. If you don't, just give us a call and we will see how we can help. The Tipsy Turtle is a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach (5 minute walk) and the road next to us has beach access so you can drive your car or golf cart easily to the sand and surf. Our deck faces the beach and you will catch glimpses of the waves, as well as be able to hear them as the day calms. Family friendly. pet friendly, and we are constantly updating our "must haves" to make this a perfect vacation destination.

What makes this property unique

We are HIGHLY family oriented and love sharing our family home with you and yours. We have a pack and play, high chair, outdoor movie projector and screen, and downstairs "hang out" for when you are beached-out, or its a rainy day and you want to stay in. (We are in the process of adding a downstairs seating set, swings and a hammock for some R&R. There is a grill and tiki bar also!
We are pet friendly for dogs under 20lbs and will provide bowls and dog blanket/ towels so you can save car space when packing to visit.