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Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining area, and a large sliding glass door leading to a deck.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a fish-shaped decorative piece.
A beach with clear water and a sandy shore.
A dining table set with plates, napkins, starfish, and a lighthouse centerpiece.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a flag.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, nauti beaver hut
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach stay.With a stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Gilchrist Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Port Bolivar Beaches is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • nauti beaver hut - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 55 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 55 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 56 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach

Drift Away is a luxury Crystal Beach vacation rental designed for families and groups looking for the perfect Texas Gulf Coast getaway. Located in The Villas at Crystal Beach, this custom-built beach house is within walking distance to the beach and close to top restaurants, grocery stores, and local attractions.

This Crystal Beach house rental comfortably sleeps 10 guests and offers a spacious layout with three bedrooms plus a loft, making it ideal for family vacations, group trips, and weekend beach getaways. The open-concept living area features stylish coastal décor, comfortable seating, and a 50-inch flat screen TV, creating a welcoming space to relax after a day at the beach.

A standout feature of this beach home is the upstairs loft with a 12-foot shuffleboard table overlooking the living room, providing a fun and unique entertainment space that sets this property apart from other Crystal Beach rentals. Additional TVs are located throughout the home, including in all bedrooms and the bunk room, with DirecTV and high-speed Wi-Fi available for your convenience.

The fully equipped kitchen includes everything needed for cooking during your stay, along with a Keurig coffee maker for easy mornings. The dining and living spaces are designed for gathering, making it easy to enjoy meals and time together.

The main floor primary suite includes a king bed and a spa-style ensuite bathroom with five-way hydro body sprayers for a relaxing experience. Upstairs, guests will find two additional bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, including one queen bedroom and a bunk room with six twin beds, perfect for kids or larger groups.

Outdoor amenities make this Crystal Beach vacation home even more appealing. Guests can enjoy a covered deck with custom wood furniture and a palapa-style bar, ideal for entertaining and relaxing. The fenced yard is perfect for pets and families, while additional features include a gas grill, outdoor shower, and fish cleaning station for fishing enthusiasts.

This pet-friendly Crystal Beach rental allows guests to bring their dogs for an additional fee, making it easier to plan a complete family vacation. The quiet cul-de-sac location adds privacy and safety, especially for families with children.

With its walk-to-beach access, game loft, outdoor entertaining space, and pet-friendly amenities, Drift Away stands out among Crystal Beach Texas rentals as a top choice for comfort, convenience, and memorable stays.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $150.00

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 52.5 mi (88-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 9.1 mi (14-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Luxury Crystal Beach Retreat • Shuffleboard • Fenced Yard • Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Enjoyed our stay. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach House

The property is in a great location, looks like the pictures, and the management team is very responsive. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! The host was incredibly friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire booking and stay.The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable beach vacation. We especially appreciated all the beach essentials that made our beach days easy and enjoyable.Some of our favorite features were the outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach, the BBQ grill for family dinners, and the large selection of games that kept everyone entertained. The patio was also a wonderful place to relax and unwind in the evenings.The property is located is gated, which made us feel comfortable for the kids and dogs to play downstairs. Overall, this home was well-maintained, thoughtfully equipped and decorated, and perfect for 1-2 families. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house for a get away!!

This place is wonderful!! The owner is amazing to work with in every single way possible! My family and I loved this vacation beach house, has everything you want and need! We would love to stay here again!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Our family of five and 2 grandparents stayed and had a great time. Beautiful property and a short drive to the beach. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! House was very clean and just as listed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach Home

We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. This property was beautiful and immaculate. The owners really have thought of everything in order to make your stay wonderful. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

I am very impressed with this property. it is centrally located and is in a very nice neighborhood. Close to the beach, beautifully decorated, comfortable beds and very clean! I will definitely be renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

Driftaway was absolutely perfect, it had everything my family needed to feel at home on a weekend getaway!! Location and neighborhood were perfect. We will stay here again. Thanks for the hospitality Laura
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous and Comfortable Family Beach Escape

My family and I stayed at this house and had an incredible time. Gorgeous home with attention to detail yet plenty of fun items to keep our 8 & 9 year olds busy between being at the beach ! We also enjoyed a fenced in yard for our dog! Everything is thought out at this location !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best New Year getaway

My family and friends stayed here to ring in the new year. It was wonderful, the house is exceptional in every way. It is stocked with everything you need. There is a fenced yard, fun games, and shuffle board. The owner was so kind, we are planning our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful vacation.

We rented this beautiful beach cabin for my sons 14th birthday. We had 6 teenage boys and it was absolutely perfect ... the kids remained entertained with all of the amenities provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

will be back!

already looking at next summer to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Weekend getaway to reunite with friends, the beach house has everything from walking distance to the beach, hanging out and grilling at the bar, when the night comes move the family inside to play some shuffle board and enjoying a cool breeze on the front deck. Highly recommend booking,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

We had the best time at this beach house. It was the perfect getaway with our kiddos. The Carrs have thought of everything with their amenities even down to beach toys. We arrived to find a lovely bottle of wine in the master which was such a special surprise. There are plenty of family activities at the house to spend time together while taking a break from the beach. We loved the corn hole and shuffle board games in particular. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break-Away 2024

We recently stayed at Drift Away for for Spring Break and the property was perfect. Once we checked in, the hosts provided us with a complimentary bottle of wine in this very well kept home. Everything was clean, orderly, and very true to the description and pictures. We've stayed at other homes in the area but this was by far one of the best. Laura, our host, was very accessible and responsive to any questions we had and was gracious enough to allow us a little extra time to check out on our leave date. Very kind. The home is very well decorated and stocked with just about everything you need. We brought extra bags, paper product, cleaning supplies but we did not need them because Drift Away had more than enough. The neighborhood was family friendly and we absolutely loved the fenced in yard that is very well maintained. We are not pet people but the secure outdoor space allowed us to enjoy the outdoor games with family and provided enough room for our annual obstacle course race...(kids won again this year but got our payback with shuffle board and Wii games). Drift Away felt like home and we plan on going back. Thanks Laura for your hospitality and kindness.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay at Drift Away!

This is one of those little gems you’d like to keep all to yourself so it’s always available when you want to stay there but it just wouldn’t be fair to not to share how incredible this home is. Beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Plenty of towels in the bathrooms and lots of beach towels as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home and Clean

We absolutely loved this amazing house. It is well maintained and very clean. Minutes from the beach. The shuffle board and Wii was a big hit. Comfortable beds and a awesome shower. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2022 Family beach vacation

This beach house was clean, well maintained, neatly designed and beautifully decorated. Located on a quite cul de sac and a short distance from the beach. The house had quality appliances, excellent working ac and very comfortable beds in all rooms. It was the perfect place to host our family's vacation. It was easy to see this house was built to enjoy with the love of family fun in mind. The house had plenty of indoor and outdoor games for all ages to enjoy in between our beach visits, we really enjoyed playing the indoor shuffleboard. After our beach visits it was nice to enjoy some time in the shade downstairs at the perfectly decorated tiki bar and rinse off the sand in the outdoor shower. There was more than plenty to do at the beach house between our beach visits. A large part of the total fun we had was just enjoying the house and all its amenities when not at the beach. The only negative was we didn't get to stay long enough, time fly's when you're having fun! Thanks for helping us create these fun lasting memories for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vaca

The house is beautifully furnished, clean, and well-stocked of essentials and more. It’s truly a home-away-from-home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Birthday Weekend.

My wife and I brought our family to Celebrate our sons 18th. He had 4 friends join and the accommodations were better than expected. Communication with the property owner was exceptional, the whole property was immaculate upon arrival, and the location to the beach and other activities was perfect. We will definitely book again to the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July Vacay

This house is nice, very clean and great location right off the beach. Owner is super nice and helpful. We enjoyed this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impeccable

This is by far the cleanest, homiest, comfiest, stylish homes available for rental. It was literally spotless. Communication with the owner was far beyond our expectations. The design and decor was modern, adding an extra touch to the already comfortable, welcoming home. It was a pleasant stay and we look forward to returning very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good times!

Both of our groups really enjoyed staying here! Has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable and fun! Also the complementary wine was delicious! Thank you for a wonderful experience staying in your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away for family vacation!

We had a wonderful stay! This property is spotless and beautifully decorated. It is also close to beach and local restaurants. Property owner is kind and responsive. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean cute house

Very clean house and owner was great with communication!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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