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Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access!

Beachfront vacation home near Crystal Beach

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

On the beach.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 Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and High Island Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 51 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 61 min drive - 29.6 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access!

BEACHFRONT - RAMADA BEACH - 4 BEDROOM + LOFT - 4 BATH - SLEEPS 12


LINEN INCLUDED


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WINTER SEASON: September 8, 2025 – May 10, 2026


SUMMER SEASON: May 11, 2026 – September 6, 2026


Beachfront home with high ceilings with lots of natural light and fantastic views. Large open space for family gatherings with two living areas. Fully stocked kitchen will please even the most discriminating cook. Beautifully appointed with lots of extras and the beach is just steps away! Slip out with your morning coffee for a spectacular sunrise or marvel at an amazing star-filled sky at night - in your pajamas!! Book your perfect get-away today!



PRIMARY BEDROOM (KING), BEDROOM 2 (QUEEN), BEDROOM 3 (QUEEN, T/T BUNK BED), BEDROOM 4 (BONUS ROOM) (QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA), LOFT (QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA). PRIMARY BATH (SEPARATE TUB AND SHOWER), BATHROOM 2 (JACK AND JILL W/ SHOWER-TUB COMBO), BATHROOM 3 (SHOWER), BATHROOM 4 (SHOWER).



BEACH ACCESS: Right at a beach access point.


6 NIGHT MINIMUM IN SUMMER SEASON.


SUMMER SEASON ARRIVAL DAYS ARE MONDAY or FRIDAY AND DEPARTURE DAYS ARE SUNDAY or THURSDAY. (Depending on reservations already set in place) For alternate arrival and departure days, please contact our office.


2 NIGHT MINIMUM IN WINTER, Excluding holidays. ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE DAYS ARE FLEXIBLE IN WINTER SEASON.


PETS ALLOWED WITH APPROVAL AND ADDITIONAL FEE.





10-20% INCREASE APPLIED TO RATES FOR ALL HOLIDAYS, SPRING BREAK AND CERTAIN EVENTS.


All Cobb Real Estate vacation rentals are NON-SMOKING properties.



THIS HOME WORKS WELL WITH OCEANS EDGE, SHORE HAVEN, AND WINDSICAL ESCAPE.




EVEN WHEN PROVIDED, INTERNET ACCESS/SATELLITE TV/CELL SERVICE CAN BE UNRELIABLE ON THE BOLIVAR PENINSULA, AS WE ARE A RURAL COMMUNITY AND WEATHER SENSITIVE AREA. WE APOLOGIZE, BUT COBB REAL ESTATE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THESE AMENITIES WILL BE WORKING DURING YOUR STAY AND CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR DISRUPTION OF THESE SERVICES.



Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice.


Please note, Hurricane Ike forever changed the footprint of Bolivar Peninsula, therefore some homes listed as beachfront may have a lot and/or street in front of it. This is the result of the uncertainty following the storm where some property owners elected to participate in the government buy out of lots that fell in what later would be considered within the vegetation line established by the State of Texas and subsequently included as part of the public beach. Not all property owners participated. Those homes where the property in front of it are part of the buyout are considered beachfront even though to the east or west of it there may be a home closer to the beach.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Janie's Beachfront Home Great Views Easy Beach Access!
Janie's Beachfront Home Great Views Easy Beach Access House
Janie's Beachfront Home Great Views Easy Beach Access
Janie's Beachfront Home Great Views Easy Beach Access!
Janie's Beachfront Home Great Views Easy Beach Access House
Janie's Beachfront Home Great Views Easy Beach Access House
Janie's Beachfront Home Great Views Easy Beach Access
1544-63160
Janie's Beachfront Home Great Views Easy Beach Access!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access! to the airport?

This vacation home is 54.9 mi (91-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access! to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Janie's - Beachfront home, great views, easy beach access! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette G.

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

Perfect location and wonderful house

This was a perfect house for our mulitgeneration family and dog. Location is right on the beach with a nice grass yard in front and on side. Plenty of room for us and the foosball table was a hit with the grandsons. The cargo lift was definitely a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

PERFECT place for our larger size family

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: Absolutely perfect stay! From the time we checked in to the time we checked out it was great! The AC kept us cool & comfortable even with all the in & out. We would love to stay here again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Milissa S.

Great family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved it! Great family vacation. We will definitely rent Janie's house again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Meghen O.

Martinez Vacation

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: The rental was nice and clean and we had absolutely no problems.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kjersten S.

Perfect Family Vacation Home

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: The ladies at Cobb are amazing. The house was clean and beautiful. Perfect spot, right on the beach. Plenty of room for our large family with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Spring Break 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First experience with renting a house. I think it went really well and the house was amazing! Great location and price was great as well! Really should include the Cargo lift in rental though as there are so many stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joann g.

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

Family Fun

We had a wonderful time on the beach with 3 generations. Ranging between 6-66. The lift was amazing getting all our food and belongings upstairs and saving our knees. We needed a larger skillet to cook bacon for 9 people and the host provide one the next day. The very short walk to the beach and breeze made for perfect enjoyment. Even the dog was sad to leave. The a/c worked great. The large dining table was roomy enough for all of us and great for games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Janie's Is the Perfect Location

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: After losing our brother unexpectedly in Aug my sisters and I decided to have Thanksgiving with our families away from Houston. Our time at Janie's was very relaxing and much needed. We were all very well pleased and happy with our selection. This location is strongly recommended.
Verified

6/10 Okay

jada j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Location is wonderful. House needs upgrades. Beds are hard so if you like that you’re in good shape. The front door needs work, it’s falling. Chain needs to be replaced on porch swing, gate needs work that goes from the porch to the lift. Main burner on stove doesn’t work. No electrical outlets down stairs so bring an extension cord if you need to charge anything. A/c works great, plenty of room and clean. All in all, we would stay here again but hoping they fix the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Edwin T.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Needs some maintenance

The check in process is overly complicated The home had a cat urine odor The house needs tlc But the worst part is the extra fees that you aren’t told upfront and if you cancel you don’t get your money back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathi G.

Janie's Vacation Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house. It was very spacious and accommodating for our group. Loved that beach access was very close to the house. I wished we would have prepared for ants. Apparently, everyone was having issues with them as friends and family who own homes close by had the same problem. The only other issue but minimal was ceiling fan in master bedroom didn't work. Luckily a small fan in the closet worked well for a quick fix.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Temple, TX

Janie's

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: Everyone really enjoyed the beach house, plenty of room, clean, and the location was awesome, like having the beach in your back yard!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Sept Getaway

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 had a great time...location was perfect easy walk to the beach...lots of room for kids and grandkids...loved the porches and upstairs swing!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Janies

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was an excellent stay.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from McKinney, TX

Ladies trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the second time that we have stayed at Janie’s. While there were some upgrades/repairs needed (such as a hard/squeaky mattress in one of the secondary bedrooms and a leaky window in the dining area) the overall experience was relaxing and enjoyable. The location is wonderful and the house is comfortable and large.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pam J.

Janie’s

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Upon arrival notice door knob to door was held together with duct tape.Big cabin with a view and lift. Needs some cosmetic work.Beds were hard and uncomfortable .Cobbs were professional and easy to work with.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Very nice stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I put a hold on the same house for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marc P.

Bolivar 23

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 had a great time with all my children and grand children. lets not forget the 5 fur babies.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

We loved Janie’s!

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: This gorgeous beach house is even better than it is described! The house is on a corner giving it direct beach access. Although technically it is row 2, it just gives you a large yard in front of you before the dunes and the beach. The 2 houses on either side are closer to the beach, but they don’t obstruct your view of the Gulf. The house itself is beautiful and spacious. It exceeded our expectations. We used the decks everyday and grilled out in the tiki bar one night and had a fire. We made some awesome memories. We were there the 3rd week of March and it was so quiet. The kitchen was fully stocked, and the whole place was spotless and well-maintained. We did rent the winter linens, which was worth it for us. We wouldn’t have had room in our van for traveling with sheets and towels from WI. We barely made it to the office by 4:30 on a Sunday to avoid the $50 penalty and they were very friendly. We didn’t have contact the rest of the week, because our stay went so smoothly. We enjoyed everything we did in Crystal Beach: fishing with Sharklife Outfitters and Galveston Party boats, beachcombing, kite flying, renting an 8 seater golf cart from TX Custom Carts, walking the jetty, visiting Fort Travis, crabbing, skim boarding, and boogey boarding. We also enjoyed these restaurants: Tia Juanita’s, Huli Huli Hut (in Galveston), Busta a Lime, Hardhead’s, Tiki Bar and Panini Press. The Big Store was friendly and convenient. We loved our stay in Crystal Beach and would highly recommend Janie’s!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jennifer d.

Family Spring Break

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: Amazing beach house. Great view right on the beach. Wonderful grassy area for the children to play badminton and Bocce balls. while we cooked BBQ. Plenty of kitchen and dinner ware, comfy beds, clean linens lots of room to be able to have quiet moments Front porch for relaxing with morning coffee as we watched the sun rise.Big grocery shop close by if needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Janie's Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at the property before and like the location and size of the house, number of bathrooms, and the decks. The only issue was there was no garbage pick up during our week stay, even though garbage trucks were going up and down the streets on Thursday.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Baytown, TX

Crystal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Traditional family beach vacationFun sun sand and surf
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

WAYNE T.

Fantastic Mother’s Day Beach Weekend

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: Our family of 8 had a great 2 night stay for Mother’s Day Weekend at Janie’s at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar Texas. EVERYTHING about the location of Jamie’s was just perfect. Cabin was clean and well kept inside and out. You can’t get a better view of the beach, than at Janie’s on the top floor deck. We rented JANIE’S last year , and we would rent Janie’s again.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Michelle W.

Do Not Recommend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Let me start by saying the location is great but it ends there. A blanket upstairs was damp & sour smelling, we received 1 dish towel for 4 days, 1 roll of toilet paper in 3 bathrooms & half roll in the 4th. No paper towels hardly any soap in the soap dispensers. Parental controls on the TV’s. We considered leaving early.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Annual Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the house and location. House seemed a little under stocked with the items needed to prepare meals. Pots, pans, and utensils were a little scarce?