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Retreat | Steps to Beach | Firepit | Family Fun

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A resort with a fire pit area, outdoor seating, and a sign listing amenities like adult supervision and no gasoline.
A two-story house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, and pendant lighting.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, ceiling fans, and a decorative door.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a water dispenser, and a window above the sink.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
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. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Travis Seashore Park and East End Historic District. Ready for a night out? Consider Old Quarter Acoustic Café and Grand Galvez. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • East End Historic District - 59 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Seawall Beach - 60 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Stewart Beach - 60 min drive - 36.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat | Steps to Beach | Firepit | Family Fun pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Firepit | Family Fun?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Firepit | Family Fun on 13 Nov 2026 start from NZ$1,397, 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 Retreat | Steps to Beach | Firepit | Family Fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Firepit | Family Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Firepit | Family Fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat | Steps to Beach | Firepit | Family Fun located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
It was a nice place, a bit dated with some minor cosmetic issues. AC worked great!! Had an issue with connecting to the WiFi but they had someone come out and between him and my daughter they got it fixed. Some issues with lights and WiFi not being labeled correctly but cute place. Easy quick walk to the beach which was very nice. Would stay here again. The owner called to check and make sure we were good and if we needed anything which was a nice touch. Plenty of room for a family of 5 with grown kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m glad Escape From The Storm worked well for your family—the AC, quick walk to the beach, and roomy layout were positives. I’m sorry about the minor cosmetic issues and the trouble with the Wi‑Fi and mislabeled lights; I’m glad the technician (and your daughter) were able to get the connection restored. I’ll pass your feedback along to the owner and maintenance so we can address labeling and the cosmetic items. We appreciate the 4‑star rating and would welcome the chance to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great for family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get away!

This property was great!! It was very clean and spacious. Just a short walk down to the beach. Very comfortable stay and would definitely go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute dog friendly beach house. Walking distance to beach. Loved the entire experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely loved this house and location!

We had a blast, beautiful home & location. We were able to cook and felt right at home. Loved the neighborhood. Beach was so close and able to enjoy it. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great neighborhood for beach getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Escape from the Storm! The neighborhood was a great distance from the beach, so we didn't even drive our car...just walked with our gear. The home was cute and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed

Very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice!

Perfect place to go for a getaway. The cabin was clean. It was well stocked. Check in was a breeze. Location was central to everything around. I would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very great experience loved the location and the ease it took to get to the beach

Had a great time, we went down for a wedding so close enough it was a quick beach drive to the venue. The house was clean, we needed more towels only had 3 total but had the washer and dryer so did laundry while we were there, another down fall was the coach was ripped and if you sat on that area it would get debris all over your clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We will make sure the home is supplied with towels for the whole ground and suggest to the homeowner that the couch is replaced or repaired. We hope you enjoyed your stay and hope to be able to host you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Location

Great location. If you plan to stay longer you will need to bring along your own amenities. We stayed 5 nights and were left only 2 rolls of toilet paper, 4 towels, no coffee filters. There was only one pan with no handle…..Could have been a little cleaner, just felt like things could have been wiped down, there was bird poop all over the deck railing. Other than that, it was a nice location. Relatively clean. Easy check-in and host was very receptive.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Kim. We understand that cleanliness is of utmost importance and we deeply regret that the home was not up to your expectations upon arrival. This is certainly not the level of service we strive to provide to our valued guests. Rest assured, we have taken your comments seriously and have addressed the matter with our cleaning crew to ensure this is an isolated incident. We hope that you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a much-improved experience in the future.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We were very disappointed with our stay. The biggest issue was the air conditioning. We contacted the property manager because the cabin would not cool below 70F. Someone came out and attempted to fix it, but it never improved. During the heat of the day, the cabin remained uncomfortable, and at night it was too warm for us to sleep. As a result, we drove an hour and a half back home every evening and returned each day, so we were only able to use the cabin during the daytime.We also requested either that the issue be resolved or that we receive a partial refund due to the lack of a comfortable place to sleep, but that did not happen.The cleanliness of the cabin was also disappointing. Several of the mirrors were so dirty that you could barely see your reflection. The kitchen was minimally stocked, with very few dishes available, and despite the listing, there was no Keurig coffee maker.Unfortunately, these issues significantly impacted our stay. We expected a clean, comfortable cabin with basic amenities, and this property did not meet those expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're sorry your stay did not meet expectations. We take this feedback seriously. We'll make sure to addressed and discussed all your concerns to the team. Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Windows

The windows were very dirty and couldnt see the view clearly. Noticed the other property windows around us were gleaming. The balcony table had bbq sauce or something very hard stuck on it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Mikki. We apologize that your experience in our home was not the vacation for which you had planned and for which we strive to provide our guests. We appreciate you notifying us promptly of these issues you encountered so that we could take the appropriate steps toward a resolution. We will be sure to forward your concern to our local operations manager, who will work with our homeowner to make the necessary improvements to the home. We hope to have an opportunity to better serve you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house was exactly what we were looking for. It was clean, well stocked for our needs and the perfect size for families. Check in was smooth and host company was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was clean, had more supplies than I was expecting, and the staff was very quick on the responses to inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

a wonderful multi family home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July.

Nice place everything we needed was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location to the beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The internet kept going out and the down stairs garage and refrigerator could have been kept up bet

Enjoyed my trip plan on coming back for my birthday in August
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

Not as nice as sassy seagull
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend with friends.

We had a wonderful stay! The property owner even called to check in with us to make sure everything was ok! I loved the personal touch. The only thing I would suggest is maybe have some extra pillows available. Thank you for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good experience

Close location to beach, good for families, responsive property owner
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Great getaway for family. Awesome home, clean and plenty of room. Close to beach. Our family enjoyed our stay here, we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

This place is stocked very well. Even had a cupcake pan for birthday cupcakes! The owner called to check on us which was great. I can’t wait to stay again. It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Crystal Beach

Great house! Was perfect for my girlfriend and I. Had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend!!

Quick weekend getaway with the girls. Home was well kept and convenient to the beach. A/C cooled great, extra fans available, clean and comfy. Owner checked in with us by phone on the night of our arrival. We had a great stay and will look at them for future visits to the beach!! (Note for owner: I emailed Vacasa regarding this, but want to make sure you see it. The railing on the front porch/balcony was lose and needs to be secured)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
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