Great ocean views! Oversized deck, quiet neighborhood and 2 min. walk to beach!

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A two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch.
A kitchen with a window overlooking a beach, a sink, and a coffee maker.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a window.
A dining area with wicker chairs and a glass table, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace.
Open living, kitchen and dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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  • Dryer
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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Crystal Beach and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Texas Seaport Museum and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • High Island Beach - 22 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 26 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 29 min drive - 29.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great ocean views! Oversized deck, quiet neighborhood and 2 min. walk to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great ocean views! Oversized deck, quiet neighborhood and 2 min. walk to beach!?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great ocean views! Oversized deck, quiet neighborhood and 2 min. walk to beach! on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$1,197, 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 Great ocean views! Oversized deck, quiet neighborhood and 2 min. walk to beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great ocean views! Oversized deck, quiet neighborhood and 2 min. walk to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great ocean views! Oversized deck, quiet neighborhood and 2 min. walk to beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great ocean views! Oversized deck, quiet neighborhood and 2 min. walk to beach! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Nauti beaver hut and Gilchrist Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a great place, clean and close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for an exceptionally clean house in a quiet safe neighborhood, this house is perfect. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
We are so glad you and your family had a wonderful time at A Family Tradition! We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin perfect short walk to the beach and very nice owners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Very clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Beautiful, everthing worked, very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place to Stay

The house was comfy and well-kept. It was about a 5 minute walk to the beach, which was perfect for the kids. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect! Clean and great neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2025
We would love to host you again in the future! Thank you for staying at "A Family Tradition"!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect and safe for a little get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, amazing view!

This by far has been the best stay we have had, we come every year! Home is beautiful and very relaxing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
We'd love to host you again in the future! Thank you for staying at A Family Tradition!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and clean! The master bed is comfy! Every bedroom having a tv was a plus for our family. We loved the location! Also, the owners communicated with us frequently and were very accommodating! We will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed in a number of VRBO properties in the Texas coast area and this one is excellent! First of all, it was very clean and that's challenging with the beach sand that goes everywhere.The host had all of the sundries - paper towels, hand soap, nice bath towels, special Turkish beach towels, ... - so much of what we would typically bring 'just in case' but didn't actually need.The kitchen was well stocked and everything was fully functional. The view from the living room to the water was soooo nice! Big wrap around deck in front had a nice breeze making a morning sipping on coffee a great way to start the day.This was our first time staying on the peninsula and it was definitely less crowded than staying in/around Galveston proper. With kids, that was a huge plus (for any age).Another huge plus was the air conditioning. When we arrived, it was very comfortable but not humid inside which is not always what we find when staying at the coast. Often times the unit is struggling to catch up - not in this case - and it still not cool outside yet.There's a really nice golf cart path to get access to the beach from the street which is only about a half block from this property. All we had to do was load up a pull cart (typically used for soccer games) and the beach was a few minutes walk.Not sure when we'll be back but we will definitely check to see if this home is available again the next time we visit from Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

The place was super clean and cute. Easy check in process. Walking distance to the beach. Highly recommend for a family or friends' getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lartigue family vacation

Very clean and homie and safe area and not fare from the beach. We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved Randy and Jills home, location was less than 5 min walk to beach with no beach traffic. Their home was very beautiful and more than enough space for my family. I will definetly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun beach getaway

A family tradition is exactly what this house will become. My family loved this house and location. It was clean, cozy & loved the beach decor. It provided everything we needed to enjoy our get away. Randy & Jill answered all my questions and we can’t wait for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous house

The house was much bigger than I anticipated! Absolutely gorgeous, the host always extremely easy to message and got back to me in a timely manner. I would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach time

Lovely home close to the beach without the traffic of public driving access to the beach. It was really perfect. Twice, i needed to tech out to the host and my issue was hard and resolved within 10 minutes. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

I visited with my family that came in from Nevada. The house was a perfect size for a 4 day visit with 10 people. The only slight issue I can see if you have a very small child or handicapped individual is that it is more like a 5-8 min walk, which can mean a difference when you are trying to carry beach stuff as well as a little one. Just be sure to bring a wagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

This place was absolutely stunning and gorgeous. I loved everything about it I couldn’t have asked for more. The host and their home are amazing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Price is perfect home is stunning. The quietness is amazing even with the 27 miles of fireworks. If you have the chance to visit please visit here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach House and Location!

This place was amazing! So much bigger than we thought it was in the pictures. Fits our family of 9 very comfortably. It is in a great location with golf cart access right down the road. Its Beach access 110, where its far enough away from the younger crowd that gets pretty wild on the weekeds. If you are looking for beach access, you will have to travel 1 mile down the road. There is a gate at top of stairs if you have little ones running around. Was able to see the ocean from balcony. The host were great and very fast response when we had questions. Will defenitly be back in the near future for our next beach stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

The house was sparkling clean, with a nice layout. There is a beautiful view of the water from the deck! They provided everything we needed. (Just FYI, there is no Keurig, but the coffee maker and coffee provided were just fine.) The beautiful, big couch was very comfy for watching tv. It is just a short walk or golf cart ride to the beach. You can access the beach by car just by driving a few streets down 87. We used Stingaree and it was great! (Don’t forget to get your beach permit at any store). We ate at several restaurants, but Stingaree’s was the best by far! We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience! 10 out of 10!We stayed at A Family Tradition as a “last sip of summer.” This home was perfect for my family of 5: 3 adults, and a 19 & 17 yr old. I rented a golf cart, but could have done w/o. It was a quick 3 min walk to the beach.Location: The house is located in one of the first neighborhoods as you arrive in Crystal Beach.The neighborhood was wonderful…tranquil with NO traffic. There is no public beach access from this neighborhood. There is a pathway for people and golf carts. We could access the beach w/ our jeep, less than a mile down Hwy 87. There are less people ON this stretch of beach as well. Further from the crowd but…It’s a 2 min. drive to Valero and 4 min to Stingarees.Condition: The house is exactly as described in listing. Very clean with beautiful art and decor throughout the home. The AIR CONDITIONER worked GREAT keeping us cool. The deck has a nice view of the ocean. We were here during the Sturgeon full moon. I sat on the balcony each night and watched the full moon light up the ocean. From the wraparound, we could see the breathtaking sunsets as well.The owners provide board and boxed games for guests. We loved the open concept of the main room and dining area. We played games at the table while others watched movies from the couch.A Family Tradition was exactly suited to us. We will stay here again when we are in Crystal Beach.Thank you for your kindness and a lovely stay. Nana and the Rest.
View of the ocean from the deck.
The open concept living-dining area.
Sturgeon full moon from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed A Family Tradition and would love to host you and your family again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and fast check in. Was able to check in earlier as well. The house was clean and has beach access, less than a minute walk. Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No problems here! Very clean upon arrival, easy communication with host, just as described. We enjoyed our stay. Had everything we needed, including a few beach chairs and sand toys. Easy beach access. Kitchen was well stocked. Rooms and beds were comfortable. Enjoyed the deck for morning coffee. Plenty of room for our 4 adults, 2 kids. Able to spread out, play games at the table or hide in our own rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an awesome place to stay. One minor problem and it was taken care of immediately. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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