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Dream | Steps to the Beach | Large Deck

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a garage, and a small patio area.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a table set for four, white chairs, and a decorative wall sign.
Terrace/patio
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a black refrigerator, and a small island with stools.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Highlights

  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, Stewart Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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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. Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • East End Historic District - 58 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Seawall Beach - 59 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Stewart Beach - 59 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Battleship Texas - 60 min drive - 36.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jose’s Cantina Cajun Steakhouse Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dream | Steps to the Beach | Large Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dream | Steps to the Beach | Large Deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dream | Steps to the Beach | Large Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dream | Steps to the Beach | Large Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dream | Steps to the Beach | Large Deck located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

6.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 7 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the beach house! Everything was very comfortable and clean. Our teenagers had so much fun and loved the swing under the house. We had a very relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review! Glad the beach house was comfortable and clean and that your teenagers loved the swing under the house. Happy you had a relaxing time. We appreciate you choosing Bolivar Vacations and hope to welcome you back on your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful outdoor seating area, cute swing, perfect 3-in-1 table for the kids to play on.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us and for your thoughtful review, Kala! I’m really happy to hear the outdoor setup was such a hit with the kids. It’s always great when families can enjoy that space together. We look forward to welcoming you back to Turtle Sea-Renity Beach Cottage on your next visit!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Issues locking and unlocking doors, Keys were not easily accessible. Can't see the water from the porch. It served it's purpose for the weekend although any longer wouldn't have been worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. I’m sorry the door locks and key access caused frustration — we’ve passed this to our maintenance team to inspect the locks, improve key accessibility, and update the entry instructions. I also apologize the porch view didn’t meet expectations; we’ll review the listing photos and description to ensure accuracy. If you have any specific details about the lock issues you can share via Vrbo messages, that would help us prioritize fixes. We appreciate you letting us know and hope to provide a smoother stay next time. — Bolivar Vacations
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The gas grill had no propane there was two propane tanks, but they were both empty. The fire pit would not light and the keyless entry would function sometimes and sometimes not so thankfully, we did not leave the keys in the house. Sunday night we noticed a mouse or mice running throughout the house after realizing that we noticed there was mouse droppings all over the coffee area also even in the beds after we got back from dinner. Also was told that there was a view of the ocean from the deck which there is no view of the ocean from the deck. The toilet continued to run the rubber stopper wasn’t working correctly and the chain continued to get hung with in the handle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us, Tim. We’re truly sorry that your experience didn’t meet expectations and appreciate you taking the time to share this valuable feedback. Our maintenance team has checked and refilled both propane tanks and is also inspecting the fire pit ignition switch. The keyless entry system has been reviewed, and for added reliability, we’ll now have future guests use our lockboxes to prevent any lockout issues. We’ve scheduled immediate pest control service and replaced any affected linens and mattress protectors. The running toilet has been repaired, and the listing has been updated to clarify the deck view description for future guests. We’re committed to learning from this and ensuring that every guest has a comfortable, seamless stay. Thank you again for your honesty and for giving us the opportunity to improve. We hope to welcome you back under better circumstances.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
great location, but unfortunately, that’s where the compliments end. we couldn’t access the laundry room, we kept being given codes that didn’t work and the key in the lockbox didn’t work either. we found cockroaches in the kitchen on our second day. neither bedroom had curtains. kitchen had no basics. water pressure was horrible in the only bathroom, ended up using the outdoor shower to be able to get any sand off. found critter droppings in the bathroom. can’t use the bathtub - no stopper and the water only comes from the shower head anyways. not baby friendly at all. awful, ended up leaving a day early when no issues could be fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2026
Thank you for choosing Turtle Sea-Renity Beach Cottage. We’re very sorry your stay fell short of expectations. We’ve notified our housekeeping, maintenance, and pest-control teams to address the issues you reported, including the pests, access codes, laundry, water pressure, bathtub, and kitchen supplies. We’ll also review the window coverings and baby-friendly amenities. Please message us through your Vrbo reservation so we can follow up on any unresolved concerns. We truly appreciate your feedback. — Bolivar Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location, clean property, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you for your 4-star review of Turtle Sea-Renity Beach Cottage. We appreciate you taking the time to rate your stay. If there’s anything we could have done to make your experience five stars, please let us know through Vrbo messages — we welcome feedback and will use it to improve. We hope to host you again.
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