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"My Crystal Beach House" Updates 2026. WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach!

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A white double door with a glass panel, a doorbell, and a doormat with a beach-themed design.
A wooden deck with two sun loungers, each with a patterned cushion and a yellow pillow.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a window.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a microwave, an oven, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Overlooking the ocean, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 10 guests with 2 bathrooms. It features 1 separate living room and offers amenities like games. Enjoy activities such as birdwatching, parasailing, and water sports nearby. Outdoor spaces include a deck, patio, and balcony. The property is pet-friendly and situated near Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Port Bolivar, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

"My Crystal Beach House" Updates 2026. WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach!

'My Crystal Beach House' is very family and child friendly (pets too with pre approval of owner). We are located on a large, wide, family friendly area of the beach, near Beach Barrel 23.. Come enjoy board games and puzzles, indoors and outdoor games such as ladder ball, cornhole, and more. We have toys for all ages, including beach toys! Many recent updates including flooring throughout (no carpet), new leather furniture, cast aluminum outdoor grill, dishwasher, washer/dryer, interior paint, etc.

This is truly our '2nd Home' so you will find many amenities that are missing in other beach homes. Please read our reviews and feel free to ask any questions. We own and manage the house ourselves and do not charge additional fees, including cleaning fees. We do ask that you leave the house clean, including washing sheets and towels and remaking beds (all cleaning products and laundry detergent are provided). HOWEVER, if you let us know in advance of your visit, the cleaning can be done for you with a cleaning fee charged of $125 (or $150 if you bring a pet).

Our large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is the size of many 3 bedrooms, with almost 1300 sq. ft. Sleeps up to 10 (or 11 if one is in the Pack & Play). All TVs are "Smart TVs" and have Roku streaming service (with directions!) We also offer free Wi-Fi. The Primary Bedroom features a pillow top King bed and a daybed with a pop up trundle bed. There is also a Pack & Play and portable high chair if needed. The primary bedroom has a TV/DVD and the adjoining bath has a ceramic tiled shower.
Bedroom 2 has 1 set of bunk beds (pillow top mattresses) & a Queen sized bed as well as a TV/DVD. The hall bathroom has a tub/shower combo. The living room has a full sized futon.

The living, dining, and kitchen areas are open and spacious. Comfortable updated leather furniture and lots of windows, along with a TV & DVD (and movies). The kitchen is fully equipped for all your dining, cooking, or baking needs, including lots of pots and pans (non stick and stainless), kitchen condiments, spices, and a dual Keurig coffee maker that makes both individual cups or full pots of coffee.

We have an ice chest on wheels you can take to the beach, as well as "Bag Chairs," various beach toys, frisbees, and more!

There is a large, partially covered deck where you can enjoy sitting outside while watching the sunset or relaxing in the hammock while reading a book.

Downstairs (under the house and deck) you will find a fish cleaning station with sink, an outdoor shower (with hot and cold water), foot washing area, porch swing, hammock, picnic table, and a cast aluminum charcoal bar b q grill.

Full Sized Washer & Dryer and an Iron & Ironing Board are also included, as are lots of games, puzzles, and movies.

Bed linens, pillows, bath towels, and beach towels are provided.

Our beach house is located in a family friendly area, less than 3 tenths of a mile to the beach (or less than a 5 minute walk), with some full time residents and a wide beach, near barrel 23. Please no loud parties, prom groups, graduation parties, etc. Minimum age for main renters: 25, please.

Pets allowed on a case by case basis, please ask. Please no smoking or vaping inside and clean up any cigarette butts and clean up after your pets.

Check in time: 4 PM (may be negotiable)
Check out time: You clean - 1 PM,
We clean - 10 AM (you may leave your car at the house and use outdoor shower until 1 PM but all belonging must be out of the house). Early check-in and late check out, may be available, just ask!

Keywords: House, Beach, Crystal Beach, Bolivar, Fishing, Birding, near Galveston, pets, Beach, Family.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack & Play, booster seat, wagon, games, DVDs, etc
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must contact owner prior to booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside. Pick up all butts.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Summer: turn air conditioner to 80 Winter: turn heater to 55 Close all blinds
Choose to clean yourself (supplies provided) including washing sheets & towels and remaking beds, cleaning floors, cleaning toilets, & tub/shower - no cleaning fee. Have house cleaned for you - $125.
Turn on robo vacuum before leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please leave house clean, including washing sheets and towels, remaking beds and cleaning floors. All cleaning supplies and detergents provided.
Use outdoor shower and foot washing area to remove sand before coming in house. Rinse bathing suits, beach towels, etc outside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 343352vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out. Consider nauti beaver hut for a night out or Texas Seaport Museum if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Port Bolivar, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 46 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Port of Galveston - 46 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 46 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 52 min drive - 28.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "My Crystal Beach House" Updates 2026. WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "My Crystal Beach House" Updates 2026. WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "My Crystal Beach House" Updates 2026. WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at "My Crystal Beach House" Updates 2026. WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "My Crystal Beach House" Updates 2026. WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Seawolf Park and nauti beaver hut are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay! Beautiful, comfortable, well stocked home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worth paying for the cleaning but loved the place and had a great stay. Loved how they had most of the stuff we would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beach house. The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The host was friendly, responsive, and made everything easy from check-in to check-out. We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2026
Thank you for your review. We would love to have you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the beach for 4th of July. The house was perfect and the location in relation to the beach was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
I'm glad you had a good time and enjoyed how close we are to the beach. We would love to have you come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! It was like home away from home. This place is so well stocked with supplies and extras. We used a little and we left a little 3
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you for visiting, I am glad you enjoyed all of our supplies. Please come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to celebrate a perfect birthday! The cabin was perfect, the beach was perfect and we can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
So glad you had a good visit! Come again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and quick walk to beach.The host has thought of everything that you might need for your stay! Definitely a place to have an annual weekend getaway or nice long vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed your visit and our home. Thank you for your review and please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house was very clean and spacious. The kitchen had everything you could need, the beds were comfortable, and the deck was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed our home. Please visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were excellent. The beach house was roomy and everything was provided. The host answered all our questions and kept us updated. We will definitely be staying again. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even with minor renovations being done, the stay was excellent. It was just what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
I'm glad you had a good visit. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We like our stay for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They had everything we could’ve needed! Worked out well that there were tons of toys and games when we got stuck in a storm and the power went out. She was kind to check on us as soon as it happened and kept us updated when it came back on. The kids especially loved the hammock and are begging to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you for visiting! I am glad you were able to make use of games and toys while you were waiting for the power to come back on, and I am glad it didn't take too long! We would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of attention to detail and decor. Comfy beds, great kitchen space and awesome confection stovetop! Quick walk to beach, convenience store few miles away, and quiet area, calm peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you liked our convection cooktop, we just replaced it last year. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house was perfect. It has an open floor plan with all updated appliances. In fact, I had to Google how to use the induction stove top, which by the way cooks amazingly. It is a three minute walk to the beach or you can drive right on up and park wherever you want to spread your beach stuff and enjoy the day. It is a quiet nice neighborhood with similar beach houses.The house is stocked full of everything you will need and the host is amazing and communicates very well. In fact, she let us stay a little longer because she didn't have anyone coming in the next day. We chose to clean up ourselves and saved the cleaning fee. It was very easy to do because the house is immaculate. We took a very short ferry ride to Galveston a couple of days and that was really fun too. I would definitely do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! I am glad you enjoyed all our amenities and closeness to the beach. We would love you to come again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Accomadations

The stay was too short but the place was top notch. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a perfect location and cabin for my family. We enjoyed it very much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Love your photos! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Wonderful time and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2024
I am glad you had a good visit. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Neighborhood was very calm and quiet, easy to relax and enjoy the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Glad you enjoyed our neighborhood with many full time residents. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay! Meriam was a gem and the house was stocked. We want to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay, please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay!

Excellent short stay. The host was very responsive and the house was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
Thank you! Hope you can come again some time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodation

We had a very comfortable stay with wonderful amenities. Very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

Slept 8 adults comfortably and great amenities. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our weekend at this beautiful beach home. It was clean, well equipped and accurately depicted in listing. The location was fabulous as it was a very short walk to the beach access point and in a quiet neighborhood. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend to others! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2025
Thank you for visiting, we would love to have you back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Miriam Gerdes

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We love coming to Bolivar for the relaxation and getting away from everything. It is so peaceful to sit on our deck in a deck chair or in the hammock and watch and listen to the waves or see the sunset. We live in College Station, which is about 3 hours away and come down as much as we can.

Why they chose this property

We have loved coming to Bolivar for many years. The tranquility of the area and the friendly people had us coming back again and again. Now that I have a child, I wanted a place (not too far away) where he could learn to enjoy the beach as much as I do.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the peace and quiet of Bolivar, while Galveston is just a short ferry ride away. The restaurants on Bolivar Peninsula can't be beat either! The beach is 2 tenths of a mile walk from our house along a paved neighborhood street. The beach is wide and quiet in 'our' area. You will find some surf fishers and families but usually no loud parties!

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