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Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand

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A wooden deck with a view of the ocean, a table, and chairs.
A coastal property with a beach view, a large white building with red roofs, and a blue house.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, benches, a grey sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window above the sink.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+3
4 Single Beds, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Ready for a night out? Consider nauti beaver hut and Old Quarter Acoustic Café.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • High Island Beach - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 27 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 28 min drive - 27.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$729, 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.

Is Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gilchrist Beach and nauti beaver hut. High Island Beach is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with great ocean view. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great, house was good for a beach rental that is cost effective. The pool was a great add on as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was just what we were looking for. A nice quiet getaway with easy beach access. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Clean and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice gulf view

Perfect house for our family steps to beach and gulf view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful stay at Padens Place! We loved how close we were to the beach and the pool was perfect to unwind at the end of each day! Master bed was so comfy and we loved the walk in shower. AC was excellent and the large table was perfect for our family meals. Thank you for giving my family a great weekend and a beautiful property to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect living room was big furniture was great, there was plenty of room for all of us. There were no complaints out of anyone on their rooms are beds. We had a problem with wifi not their fault, when we contacted them they sent someone out right away. You can't go wrong on this one, we really enjoyed our stay. A big thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Great house close to the beach! Very comfy and great house! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

The location of the cabin is perfect! It is steps from the beach and close to The Big Store. Even on the weekend the section of beach in front of the property was uncrowded and family friendly. The electricity went out late at night and the property manager responded quickly. I was very pleased with my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Thanks for being great guests and for being so gracious while the power company made their repairs! Y'all are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Location is perfect! The photos definitely make the house look better than in actuality. Several maintenance issues and the master bed mattress was not comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great spring stay

Very easy process. Manager timely in responses. House was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Loved the location between the pool and beach access. Made it nice not to have to log everything to the beach when the house was so close. The couple times I called with questions, they were answered promptly. We were able to extend our checkout a few hours which was so helpful with 4 kids! We will absolutely be rebooking!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Location

The location and the views from this property really sells it for us. Being a steps away from the beach made it easy for our 3 kids and my 69 year old dad. And the ocean view was beautiful! House was decently clean. They provided a few toiletries to get you started. You will need to bring your own beach chairs and sand toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay at Payden’s Place

We had a fabulous weekend stay at Payden’s Place. It’s spacious living room with a large family dining table was the perfect hangout spot for my family to spend time together. The Master Bedroom with a second deck with a beautiful view of the water was a great morning coffee spot away from the mosquitos. We happen to book this house on Jeep Weekend (coincidentally) and we felt safe and distanced from the crazy crowd, which was very important to us. Jessica was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. We look forward to returning on the next family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

I must say there were some minor issues with maintance and cleaning at the place but I still give this a 5 stars due to the quick response and handling of the host and their team. They were so responsive and that was greatly appreciated! So yeah! I would definitely come back. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No pool access.

Property was fine. Floor is a little dirty, even on day one. Wore shoes inside the remainder of the trip. Listing says it has a community pool but there is no access for renters. Not a bad place, good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Hi Tanner, how unfortunate in all our communication you never mentioned any complaints - we, of course, would have had the floors re-cleaned had you notified us. The listing makes no mention of the pool and I'm sorry you were disappointed. I would have been happy to recommend local alternatives. Best wishes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a pleasant visit.

My family and I visited Galveston for my son’s birthday. The boys had a great time. Well everyone did. This house has plenty space for the 6 of us. Nice neighborhood, quiet, comfortable beds. My mom and dad enjoyed sitting and drinking their coffee on the deck looking at the sea early in the mornings we stayed. The house has everything you need. I was very happy to find a fan in my closet. I need a fan to help me sleet better (besides the ceiling fan). Everything went great. Thank you so much for letting us stayed at your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, Clean, Beautiful View, Close to the Beach

Though figuring out how to access the door lock initially with the instructions given wasn't simple, we appreciate the quick help on the phone getting us in, and we were more than pleased at the beautiful interior! Kitchen, living room, fridge, coffee pot, TV, all in wonderful working order, very spacious, the bedrooms quite nice, shower worked wonderfully well, but the best were the two porches! We had a bit of a gale wind one day, so didn't stay out long then to enjoy, but the view of the ocean from porches and main bedroom were terrific! The short walk to the beach over the 'gorse' of overgrowth was also nice, the bridge quite sturdy, and we sat and enjoyed lots of bird life and waves, got quite peaceful. We came down to enjoy the Audubon Rookery on High Island, but also loved the time we spent on the beach close by! We hopefully left all things in the condition we found them, and appreciate the share of the house... Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Paden’s place

PROS: It is a short walk to the beach as listed and well stocked with kitchen, fans, and toiletries. CONS: The cleaners were still there when we got there at 4 pm (they were wrapping up but my kids were ready to get out of the car asap and we had to take what was still finishing up in the dryer out later). The floors did not appear visibly dirty but shortly after walking around barefoot our feet were dirty so I wore shoes the rest of the time. In the bathroom between the 2 bedrooms the stopper in the bath tub did not work and the shower was leaking. No access to the neighborhood pool (the property manager did reach out before our stay it was no longer accessible to renters, but still a bummer as it still was when I booked).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Unprofessional and Dishonest Host

Nice house-close to the beach. Time with my family was wonderful. We made the very best of our trip. HOWEVER - When we reserved this property in December it was called “Paden’s Place, Gulfview with pool access, steps to the sand.” However, upon arrival we found out that pool access was no longer an amenity. They stopped that in March - months after I reserved and in plenty of time to let me know so I could make other plans. The host was rude, unhelpful and flippant about this huge discrepancy. I was told that the fact that they no longer offered pool access was perfectly justified since “amenities are subject to change without notice.” And the fact that the pool was still mentioned in their listing was a “clerical error.” VRBO offered us a full refund if we left the very first night and checked into a hotel, because they agreed that there was blatant dishonesty about this reservation, but displacing my young children late at night after a long roadtrip to get here was not worth it. Not to mention the 6 days worth of groceries for 8 people that we’d somehow have to salvage. And finally, yes I was given a paltry amount for this “confusion.” About 5% of what we spent. But let me be clear - there was no confusion on my part. My original reservation still says “pool access.” It was not a misunderstanding either. Important information was withheld about our reservation while our payments were deposited. It was shady. I would warn renters to look elsewhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property on the beach!

We had such a great time at this amazing little house. It was perfect for families of any age and I loved that where weren’t breakables all over like prior homes we’ve stayed in. It was very clean and had all the essentials needed. Absolutely beautiful view of the beach that was only a short walk away. Porch was amazing to sit on during the evening to hear the ocean waves crashing. We will try to stay at this home for our next trip if available. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway steps from the beach!

We went on a couple’s beach trip for the weekend and this house was perfect! We had more than enough space- even for the dogs! The kitchen was very stocked for a rental and being so close to the beach was a huge plus! We will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect Location

Crystal Beach is a hidden gem. We enjoyed the small town feel. Visit Stingarees for a delicious Stingarita & delicious meal overlooking the water. The Big Store has anything you could possibly need. Reading a golf cart on the beach was enjoyed by all. Pace’s Place is perfectly located; steps to the beach; super quiet subdivision & steps to a large shared pool & lounge area. Key for pool gates is on key rack next to door. You will need in order to gain entry. The home is adequate for families and a small pet. The downstairs outdoor shower came in handy after spending time on the beach & in the waves. The double decks are perfect perches to enjoy the breeze all day. If you have more than 3-4 in your group, bring extra chairs. Upon arriving with anxious kiddos, we were delayed entry due to the cleaning ladies being there. We patiently waited 30 minutes, and were disappointed at the lack of their cleaning skills. (Floors were filthy; shower hadn’t been cleaned as there were large clumps of hair inside; bath tub was full of hair shavings; bed linens were questionable.) We experienced issues with the bath tub upstairs. The stopper didn’t work & the shower head leaked profusely. Upon being notified, an appointment with a plumber was scheduled for the next day. The A/C unit froze up our last night there. So we loaded up very early the next morning and headed home. We notified the rental personnel. Overall, the location outshines the issues we experienced. I’m confident all has been taken care!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet location

We really enjoyed the location of this property. It really was just a few feet from the beach in one direction and the neighborhood pool in the other direction. The neighborhood was quiet. The sleeping arrangements were great for our family. The view of the beach and ocean was fantastic from the decks. If you like to sit on the decks and watch the ocean in a group you will need to bring some chairs in order to accommodate your group. The house is away from the crowds at Crystal Beach but an easy drive if that is what you are looking for. Highly recommended this property for any family looking for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This home was the perfect size for my family. The location was perfect, right by the pool and the beach. My favorite part was definitely the view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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