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Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with water park

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 173600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪50 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).

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 50 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive - 25.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 51 min drive - 24.4 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.

Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge

Relax. Inhale- set aside yesterday and put tomorrow on hold as you absorb the splendor of the beachfront and waves from 4 levels, including three large furnished decks in this incredible beachfront luxury manor.
Whether here 2 or 20 days, you will thrive in this virtually new, central air conditioned custom home with 3600 sq ft, 5 bedrooms (7 beds, a trundle & 2 sofa-beds) with 6 full baths and 3 half baths, plus Dish, DVRs, WIFI, & Hot Tub.

Living areas include a luxury suite with king bed, high ceilings with fan, 52" flat screen TV with DVR and en-suite bath with double vanities and ample storage. The adjoining study has a half bath, full granite wet bar with glassware, stools, sink plus wine/mini fridge and sonic ice maker.

The first floor, in addition to the luxury suite with study, has a spacious primary deck including a large comfortable conversation seating area with outdoor picnic table. There's an additional sunning deck with chase lounges. Inside enjoy a full kitchen with island plus modern appliances including gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, disposal, Keurig and standard coffee makers, mixer and serving-Peninsula for casual meals; plus cooking utensils, flatware, glass ware and even spices. The large family dining table seats 12.

The living room contains a 55" 4K flex TV, making 9 with individual Dish selections plus 4 DVRs on site. Enjoy another queen bedroom with TV and en-suite bath; an additional full guest bath and laundry room with washer and dryer, ironing board and iron.

Ascend to the top floor to find another balcony with stunning beachfront views from sunup to sundown, along with the Galveston skyline. Off this third living area, discover a bedroom with 2 full size beds, TV, water view plus another queen bdrm and TV; each with it's own separate toilet and sink, but together sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Also enjoy the full queen bedroom awaiting down the hall with TV and en-suite bath. Another family room area with sofas, shuffleboard, and large flat screen TV with DVR complete the 2nd floor.

Go to and return from the beach only a few feet away on your private Just Breathe walkway. Relax in the swings and basket chairs while serving yourself and friends at the paloma cocktail table or the enormous paloma (palm thatch roof) bar with two service windows and still another large flat screen TV, with a refrigerator, microwave, and half bath.

Rinse off in the outdoor, under roof shower, and dine at the large palapa picnic table plus sink and gas grill for family enjoyment . Add beach toys with the fully fenced back yard including an interior fenced playground for the kids with first class wooden Tree Frog equipment and tropical landscaping.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVR
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is only permitted outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Pets are not to be allowed on furniture or bedding. They must be under 50 lbs and a $200 pet fee does apply.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We even have a fenced playground for them

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Approval and $500 fee required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only permitted outside.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: approval and $500 fee required
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. Note from host: approval and $500 fee required 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge to the airport?

This vacation home is 55.1 mi (91-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge to the beach?

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

Does Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an enjoyable Christmas vacation at this cabin. The cabin itself was in great condition and, for the most part, very clean. However, upon arrival we noticed that two of the pull-out beds had stains that appeared to resemble urine. Because of this, we chose not to use those pull-out beds, which was an inconvenience and only resolved because we had packed an air mattress.On a positive note, there was plenty of space for entertaining, and the cabin offered great access to the beach. Future guests may also want to bring additional sheets to ensure all beds are adequately covered, as well as extra blankets for added comfort. Overall, it’s a nice property, but addressing the bedding issues would greatly improve the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We chose this house for our 5th annual staff retreat, and it gave us plenty of room to mingle, play games, lounge around, and have alone time. Downstairs hall bathrooms were so convenient. The kitchen was fabulously stocked (and sparkling clean). Bathrooms were well-stocked with TP, hand soap, shampoo, etc. We spent most of our time outside, enjoying the spectacular view and direct, private access to the beach.Our overall rating is "good," rather than "excellent" due to the condition of a few things, like the outdoor furniture (unsteady or unusable) and the towels. The good news is that all, we have been told, are being replaced, repaired or upgraded.We didn't receive check-out instructions by email (probably a VRBO error), so we consulted the book. To our surprise, guests were advised to wash, dry and return the towels to their proper bathrooms. This added an ick element to the less than fresh feeling our towels had. Before reserving, we suggest contacting the owner to see if this policy is still in place. If so, we recommend taking the towels on a trip to the washing machine before use.The owner responded quickly (usually immediately) to our questions and was helpful."Just Breathe" is a beautiful, spacious home. If the outdoor furniture is repaired, and the towel situation is improved, you'll surely rate this property as EXCELLENT.
Evening cocktails!
Grand dining table!
Gorgeous sunrises!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shealey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with the family. The playground was a hit with the kids. Loved how easy it was to get to and from beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, very clean, and multiple spaces for our family to spread out in. The kitchen is well equipped for a large group. We looked through all the cupboards and could not find a toaster and the blender did not work well, so if you want toast and smoothies, I'd recommend bringing a toaster and blender. The ensuite bathrooms are a huge bonus for a beach house. Beach access is conveniently close. Our family had a wonderful week's stay at Just Breathe and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and amenities! We had a great stay and enjoyed the direct walkover beach access and luggage lift. Great communication from host. Only downside is some things were worn out/broken in the house - oven, microwave, grill and towels, but with a little more attention to those items this house will be unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerrell N.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vita P.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place , very clean TVs in every room / wifi worked so lots of diff channel options with the tv An abundance of kitchen ware/ garbage cans Great lighting Comfortable beds and living areas
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best beach house we’ve ever rented!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space in a great location!!!

Great living spaces and easy access to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We would definitely rent this house again. It was fully stocked and lovely. The only two things to prepare for: there are a ton of stickers in the playground yard! Don’t go barefoot!! And the grill hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned in a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was amazing for our family of 13! We had plenty of space where we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other and all the bathrooms were great. We also thoroughly enjoyed the bar area downstairs and was such a nice feature for when my husband and I were cooking for everyone each evening. Our kids loved the play set along with all the area to play baseball in the evenings. We really hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blissful Beach Vacay!

We had a wonderful family vacation at this beautiful home on the beach. Beach access was perfect as was everything about the house! Has all the amenities you need for a fun, relaxing get-a-way! Loved it so much, we booked again for next summer! Looking forward to June, 2026!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations

Spacious home, gracious host, perfect location. Will rebook in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shekore b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much space!

Super vacation. It was nice to have so much room to spread out. Our kids LOVED the hot tub and the shuffleboard. The kitchen had nice supplies and we just couldn’t have asked for anything better from the host and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

RENE S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz V.

Liked: Cleanliness

great for families

The gates on the decks, around the yard, and to the beach access made this trip with my 4 toddler grandchildren so pleasant--Thank you! Also, the bedrooms were separated enough that all rooms were quiet--couldn't hear the crying baby--so all could get a good night's sleep--Thank you! The house and deck are large enough for my family of 11- it never felt crowded. Best house I have rented for this multi-generational group...and the working elevator----priceless!!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving at Just Breathe!

This house was everything it says on the listing plus more! It has just about every amenity needed. The playground was a big hit with the kids! I hope on our next trip down, this house will be available!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeDe I.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was perfection!

The property was 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

We had an excellent time. Supermoon over the beach was gorgeous! High tide and a coastal flooding warning meant no partiers on the beach at night. Carrin and Steve do a great job. Steve came over when we had some trouble getting the fireplace started and got it going for us. He even went out and picked up some AA batteries for a t.v. remote. Excellent/prompt communication. Everything was nice and clean. Very well stocked kitchen as far as pots/pans/utensils/dinnerware/cups/serving pieces (I'm the chef of our group). Bring all your own food/spices. There are a few, like salt and some interesting things it looks like other guests may have left. There's a drip coffee pot (plenty of filters in the cabinet, as well as ground coffee, and a box of hot cocoa) and a Keurig, but there were only 3 pods for it. I grind my own beans and use a French press, so I brought everything we needed, but I just wanted to give others an idea of what to expect. Bring your own parchment paper, aluminum foil, cling wrap, and Ziplock bags. You may want to pack your own laundry detergent. We used the grill and it worked just fine. Used the outdoor kitchen/bar to make a huge batch of fried shrimp for all our guests/family, and played the Laid Back Beach station through the Pandora app on the outdoor t.v. - we had a blast! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Prayer Retreat

This place was perfect for our fall women’s group prayer retreat. Everyone loved the location. The house has ample bathrooms which is important for a group of ladies. The stairs are quite steep so beware if anyone is mobility challenged. Otherwise the location worked just fine for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024