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The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View

Family-friendly holiday home in Port Bolivar with a water park

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10120.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula/Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

+5
2 Single Bunk Beds, 2 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Child Bed and 1 Crib

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

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

Master

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View

Crystal Beach on Port Bolivar is your premier destination for swimming, boating, crabbing, seashell gathering, and lounging on the beach. And, you will be in the center of it all at this immaculate, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home!

The drive-on beach is just a couple blocks away, a 2 minute drive from your door, the ultimate day in the sand and sun is just a stone's throw away!

This 2017 build home features a welcoming open concept living room and state-of-the-art kitchen. A lofty balcony is elevated to maximize water and Galveston views. A cargo lift is available to help with carrying the gear to the 2nd floor. The ground floor patio is shaded and boasts a tiki bar, picnic table, grills (gas and charcoal) outdoor rinse-off shower, and is perfect for gathering with family and friends. Want more friends and family to join you? Check out The Pelican's Perch, just two doors down (Sleeps 12+, pets w restrictions) or Yeatha's Oasis is kitty-corner (Sleeps 8, no pets).

ABOUT THIS HOUSE

The open-plan living area with beach style decor is a perfect spot to relax with family and friends. A leather L-shaped sofa and five chairs offer plenty of seating for eight. Screen your favorite films on the 55" Smart TV or grab a board game from the home's library for a night of friendly competition. A rotating library of books is also available to read, as you rest and recharge. Feel free to take one and leave one!

Soak up the Crystal Beach sunshine on the elevated balcony with several glimpses of the gulf, with seating for eight and sweeping views of the seaside Bolivar Peninsula neighborhood, and gaze nightly at the city lights of Galveston.

Hosting a barbecue is a breeze on the shaded ground-floor patio, where both a gas/charcoal combo grill and a Weber charcoal grill await. Mix the perfect cocktail at the tiki bar and dine at the built-in picnic table.

The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and every gadget you can imagine...from griddles to crock pots and more, to aide in preparing dinner for your group. Enjoy a casual meal at the dining table for six or take your meal out to the covered deck, where you can find additional seating for eight.

In the large master suite, you will find a king bed, Smart TV, dresser, desk w chair, closet, and en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. The spacious second bedroom includes a queen bed, Smart TV, dresser and closet with ample storage. In the closet you will find additional equipment for the little's: a pack-n-play, inflatable toddler bed and a booster highchair.

Kids will rush to claim their bunk in the third bedroom, with two twin-over-full bunks. Decorated in fun colorful patterns, this is the perfect cheery spot for sleepovers or streaming late-night movies on the Smart TV. An additional Q-size mattress is located in the closet.

An additional full bath is convenient to the second and third bedrooms. Keep your beach towels fresh with a stack washer/dryer tucked into the dedicated laundry space. You can park up to 3 vehicles in the driveway and complimentary Wi-Fi is provided. There is no cable at this property, so bring your personal codes for Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, so you can enjoy streaming your favorite shows.

THE LOCATION

Bustling Crystal Beach offers 7 miles of gorgeous waterfront and is home to the famous Texas Crab Festival and Topless Jeep Weekend. Plan your visit for May to catch these celebrations of sun, sand, and the state's best crabbing.

With gulf beaches just 5-10 minutes by foot from your door, you can spend days splashing in the waves and evenings relaxing on your balcony. Savor a plate of fresh seafood at Stingaree Restaurant & Marina (more casual), or Steve's Landing (more upscale), just 10 minutes away, and gaze out on Galveston Bay as you dine.

Information on the local cuisine and activities can be found in the guest book located in the home or via a Google search.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and Play w infant bed, toddler bed, booster
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs <50#, limit 2, $100 Non Ref Prior Approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on the premesis or near house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Run towels through the washer
Turn outdoor hoses off and roll back onto holder
Clean up beach toys and store by Tiki bar. Clean and cover the grill and turn gas off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pre-approval for any trailers required. Quiet hours 10pm to 9am.
Pet renters: please keep them leashed at all times, and pick up droppings off grounds and decks. No pets on beds.
Cargo Lift is available for use. Keep gates closed when in use. Separate Agreement must be signed.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Bolivar Peninsula/Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 43 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Port of Galveston - 43 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 43 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Moody Gardens - 51 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Gilchrist Beach and Seawolf Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. House was just right for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Clean and pleasant rental

It was a pleasant house with easy access to beach and grocery
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time staying at the Sea Turtle! The whole family had a wonderful trip and we hope to be back next year! Mave was so friendly and helpful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! Great communication with the owner! A few minor problems
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great time

Property was just as shown on web site
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Plenty of room for my family of 9. The cargo lift, was the best. This saved so much time, getting our belongings upstairs. My granddaughter said she loved the view, and it was walking distance to the beach. Plenty of sitting space outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

I highly recommend staying at this lovely beach house! Very clean, and has everything you need for a perfect vacay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

sarah k.

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

Great Stay!

It was a great stay for the family! It is very conveniently located to anything and everything we would need. The property itself was clean and very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan J.

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

Beach Getaway

One of the nicest VBROs that we have stayed at. Lovely home with every amenity that you could think of. The hosts were awesome.We will be back.Stan and Deborah
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

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

Wonderful Place

My family, family friends and I had a wonderful time staying here!! The atmosphere is cute, the porch is perfect for hanging out on and it's so close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Awesome

We really enjoyed staying at this house! Great location with beach access! Hoping to rent it again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Birthday vacation

Beautiful house and a great location near everything you might need. Host is very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

Birthday weekend

A group of us stayed here for my friends birthday weekend and it was an excellent experience from check-in to check-out! Clean home, plenty of beds and nice amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myron R.

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

Great Place to Spend Christmas Vacation

Clean and cozy, The Sea Turtle was everything we hoped for. The owners were great to work with. The check-in process was super easy even when we requested an early check-in. (Thank you so much!)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2022

This was a good place to vacation with your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki N.

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

Such a quiet getaway!

We loved this house! The furniture was comfortable and we all had room to breathe. The location was perfect as we came for a concert at Margaritaville. Having the lift to transport our supplies and luggage was the icing on the cake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great property and location!

We had such a great stay at The Sea Turtle. The layout and size was perfect for our family of four. This property is beautiful, very well furnished and stocked and in a great location in Crystal Beach. We could easily walk or drive to the beach, were very close to restaurants, and a short drive from The Ferry and The Big Store. One of our boys loved Jose's, which is just a few minutes down Jacks Road. We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Peaceful beautiful home

Mavis was very friendly and has an absolutely beautiful home. I emailed about a few things that i thought she should be aware of and she answered and was awesome!!@
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

David

We stayed for eight days and seven nights and rotated out friends and family and time for us as a couple and some alone time. When we arrived has several maintenance issues that needed to be addressed quickly. Had quick response and issues were fixed. Great neighborhood and close to the beach. Felt safe in the area. Great places to eat nearby. Water park located close to home. Would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa U.

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

The Sea Turtle is Outstanding

This house is an oasis! We felt at ease and relaxed from the moment we arrived. Every amenity provided, every detail considered. The distance from the beach is a very quick drive or a nice walk (my kids and I enjoyed a night time stroll under the stars to the beach!) The neighborhood is peaceful and the view from the deck in the morning, with a cup of coffee is primo! On top of it all, Mave is a phenomenal hostess and answered all of my questions, big and small!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rosario M.

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

Nice house

We like the property! We just had a longer time to get in because the door code did not work. Property owner was responsive except that she was in an event that day. Over all, we had a fun time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

SHAWNTAUL T.

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

LOVELY CABIN!

The décor was great! The cabin was clean. There were some issues with getting the TV's to work. We never turned the living room TV because we couldn't get anything to come on. The master bedroom's tv worked fine and the queen bedroom worked. The kids bunk-room was maybe only used for watching dvd's but we didn't use it. The cabin had pretty much everything we needed. The grass did need to be cut. We do intend to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

MARY S.

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

Great Location, close to beach😁

We came down to Crystal Beach for our annual summer vacation. Our family of five grew by two this year as my niece and my daughters friend came with us this year and we also had two more that came to enjoy a little vacation. In total there was 9 people in the house, plus two dogs. We had plenty of room and sleeping space for all. The only downfalls were there was no lift for my handicap mother, with the help of the other 8 people we were able to help her up and down the stairs. The mosquitoes were horrible so he sure to bring off spray and there was no cable for kids once you settled down at night. We had Netflix and Disney Plus so we were covered TV wise. Overall we had a wonderful stay. I would recommend this house if you are looking for a house close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

Vacation fun with friends

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were so excited to get early check-in the day before our arrival so we could start our vacation early. The house was beautiful and had almost everything we needed. (We were short a few items like zero trash bags upon arrival and no dish soap. We used up things like toilet paper, washing machine pods and replaced them as well.) Otherwise, a very well stocked house. The location was superb. We were relieved that we rented a golf cart as we watched vehicle after vehicle get stuck in the sand at entrances along the beach daily. All in all, a great spot, great house, great trip. Beautifully furnished with great outdoor seating. Our pets loved it too! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Missy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Got off to a rocky start, but this was a wonderful place for an end of summer get away. Host was attentive to a few issues that came up and did everything they could to make things right. This is definitely a place we will stay again! Thanks for providing us a wonderful location to enjoy the beach, relax and chill!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mavis Hiegel

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We are a family of five (okay, seven with our two Schnoodles, Bella and Meeka). We came across Crystal Beach, TX, a few years back when we were looking to purchase a lake house. Little did we know that God would direct us here, and we were drawn to the people and the atmosphere that this beach provided. At that time our teens were 13, 15 and 17 (now almost 20, 22 and 24), and this place became a wonderful way to connect. Teens could bring friends and our family would enjoy playing games, spending time at the beach and having fun! Thus, our theme, "A Beach House to Connect Families to Fun"! We still enjoy our home away from home, and it is still one of our favorite places to chill out with our family and friends. We hope you will enjoy deepening the bonds with your families as well.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property, because of it's proximity to the beach and to all things Crystal Beach! We are close to restaurants, The Big Store, Galveston Ferry (10 miles) and more.

What makes this property unique

Our home not only allows you to bring your pups (under 50# and $100 Non-Refundable Deposit), but also has some added safety features. A cargo lift to help carry your gear up to the second floor is available. We are a non-party, non-smoking rental. We do not allow either on the premises. This is a true family only rental.

Languages:

English

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