About this property
1AmazingView Beachfront home - Sleeps 26 Crystal Beach 8 yrs of 5-Star Reviews
Located at Crystal Beach
A neighborhood in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Galveston Seawall and Strand Historic District are notable landmarks, and some of the area’s activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area’s animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby activities
Crystal Beach – 1 min walk
Bolivar Peninsula – 3 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal – 44 min drive
Port of Galveston – 44 min drive
Galveston Seawall – 45 min drive
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.) – 53 min drive
Museums
Theme parks
Water parks
Swimming
Sailing
Snorkeling
Scuba diving
Jet skiing
Boating
Kayaking
Surfing
Windsurfing
Parasailing
Horseback riding
Health/beauty spa
Shopping
Outlet shopping
Golf
Wildlife viewing
Birdwatching
Fishing
Marina
Restaurants Nearby
Burger Shack – 11 min walk
Third Coast Coffee – 12 min walk
Sharky’s Beach Club – 13 min walk
Hardheads Icehouse & Grill – 13 min walk
Tia Juanita’s – 15 min walk
Jose’s Cantina – 13 min walk
Stingarees – 15 min walk
Amenities
Most everything you require for a truly great vacation is already here in this 2,000 square foot home on the beach! There are spices in the cabinet, condiments in the fridge and plenty of fun things to do. You’re going to love this place!
Essentials
Wireless internet
Free wifi Internet Newly installed Wifi works fantastic! Capable of movie streaming, and it’s unlimited.
Towels provided
Plenty of towels – both standard bath towels and beach towels.
Linens provided
Plenty of linens. You are welcome to use ours and save transporting your own. Linen cleaning is included in your cleaning and sanitizing fees.
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Heating Fireplace
Working electronic fireplace. All the ambiance without having to haul the wood.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Plenty of room to cook for your crowd. Stocked with nearly any appliance, accessory, or cooking utensil you can imagine.
Refrigerator
Stainless side-by-side for plenty of storage space. Don’t be surprised if you find some Blue Bell Ice Cream in the freezer. Auxiliary ice maker for large events and ice chests.
Stove
You’ll appreciate the extra large glass panel 5 burner cook top for large meals. Oven Built in double oven to accommodate a large crowd.
Dishes & utensils
Dishes for 24. No need to bring your utensils. It’s all here.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Built-in double oven
- Grill
- Coffee maker
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
- Kitchen island
Outside
- Plenty of hammocks, swings, and deck furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Outdoor showers
- Propane grill and spacious bar area downstairs
- Locking gates on the sun deck (to protect the small kiddos)
Boat
None provide with the property, however, you can certainly charter any number of deep sea adventures.
Kayak/canoe
Rentals available everywhere.
Water sports gear Surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks, wake boards available
Golf
Great golf course 1.5 miles down the street.
Entertainment
Games
Plenty of board games for inside and plenty of outdoor games in the storage closet down below.
Books You’ll find a few interesting things to read around the house. If your tastes lean toward “50 shades”, you might want to bring your own.
Television/Smart TV
6 “smart” TV’s throughout the house. Bring your own entertainment on your computer, Ipad, or phone.
Satellite / cable
120 local Houston channels, plus Disney, ESPN, Hulu, and Netflix
Video games
X-box 1 and a few games. If you are a gamer, you might want to bring a few of your favorites. Warning: Internet speed might interfere with serious gaming. Also a Playstation 2 + games DVD player Even an old fashioned VCR player.
Video library
Plenty of DVD’s and Netflix streaming videos on the TV in the Living Room
Baby & toddler
- Games for kids
- Toys
- Dishes & utensils for kids
- “Pack-n-play” for babies
No need to purchase beach toys. There are plenty of kites, buckets, shovels, chairs, etc. in the game closet below. You are welcome to use them.
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
Parking
Room for 10 vehicles plus more public parking across the street
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector
(host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Fire extinguisher
Rear entry hallway and beneath kitchen sink.
First aid kit
Rear entry hallway
Exterior lighting
Emergency exit route
There are three clearly marked exit doors
Fire station contact
Port Bolivar Fire Dept 409-684-1984
Hospital contact
UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch) 409-762-1810
Police contact
Galveston County Sheriffs Office 409-766-2333
Location type
Beachfront
It doesn’t get any closer than this! Literally, a stone’s throw from the water. It truly is “one amazing view”! Miles of coastline and waves by day, Galveston skyline visible at night.
- Waterfront
- Beach Near the ocean
- Oceanfront
- Water view
- Beach view
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board available
Suitability
Minimum age limit for renters – 25
Smoke-free property
Pets
No pets allowed
Notes
Most everything you require for a truly great vacation is already here! There are spices in the cabinet, condiments in the fridge and plenty of fun things to do. You’re going to love this place! If you have any questions about reservations or would like more information, please check out our FAQ page or get in touch.
What's nearby
- Crystal Beach – 1 min walk
- Bolivar Peninsula – 3 min walk
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal – 44 min drive
- Port of Galveston – 44 min drive
- Galveston Seawall – 45 min drive
Restaurants
- Nauti Beaver Hut – 3 min drive
- Jose’s Cantina Cajun Steakhouse – 13 min walk
- Stingaree Restaurant & Bar – 9 min drive
- HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL – 13 min walk
- Tiki Beach Bar & Grill – 2 min drive