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3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun!

Port Bolivar vacation home in Crystal Beach area

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪48 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 9 miles (15 km) of Gilchrist Beach. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 47 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 48 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 48 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 48 min drive - 21.4 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 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.

3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun!

Escape the routine, find your peace, and create memories that will be talked about for years to come. Let future conversations start with "remember that time at Crystal Beach..." Coffee while enjoying the cool sea breeze, afternoon tea, and cold refreshments with the smell of BBQ coming off a hot charcoal grill. Nostalgia kicking in with the sound of vintage arcade games while still having access to modern amenities in every room. Welcome to your next best vacation.

The space
3 bedroom / 2.5 bath entire home with large den. Perfect accommodations for large families and children. Open concept living room with plenty of seating around a large dining table and island.
Other things to note
Amenities include:

Linens
- Fresh linens cleaned after every guest
- Bath and face/hand towels provided
- Extra pillows and blankets available
- Beach towels available

Beverages
- Coffee and filters
- Tea

Toiletries and Supplies
- Toilet tissue
- Q-Tips
- Paper towels

House rules
-Check-in: After 3:00 PM
-Checkout: 10:00 AM
-Early check-in and/or late check-out not available
-Self check-in with keypad
-No smoking indoors
-Strictly no parties or events
-Strict no pet policy
-12 guest limit per stay

***MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO BOOK***
**ID must match name of the person booking the reservation.
*Person who booked reservation must be present at property at time of stay and assumes all responsibility for any damages or rules broken by their guests.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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 and 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun! to the airport?

This vacation home is 52.8 mi (89-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 9 mi (12-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun! to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Port Bolivar.

3 min walk to the beach! Arcade Games and Outdoor fun! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place with great communication from Shawn! He was available for any questions I had. The house was big enough to host our annual family vacation and Thanksgiving lunch/dinner. Had no issues whatsoever with the beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with great air conditioning and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wow. That’s really the only way to start.This beach house turned out to be a complete nightmare before the trip was even over. We arrived late Friday night to find the house dirty, but since we were exhausted, we tried to make the best of it. I ended up spending most of the next day cleaning just so we could stay.The home is very lived-in and poorly maintained. The floors are coming up in several places, the oven panel is broken, and the coffee pot was so filthy it’s hard to even describe. The built-in microwave doesn’t work, and while they did provide a countertop one, it was rusted and disgusting. The washer doesn’t spin properly, and the dryer only works on the auto-dry setting—barely. I eventually had to drive 45 minutes to a laundromat in Winnie just to get clean towels.The refrigerator and freezer stopped cooling the night before our departure. The downstairs TV, which we were looking forward to using for the football game, didn’t work either. To their credit, they did tell us that the day we arrived—one small warning among many issues we discovered ourselves.The photos online are either heavily edited or very outdated. I’ve vacationed at Crystal Beach most of my life and stayed in all kinds of homes—some nice, some modest—but this one takes the cake as the worst I’ve ever experienced.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Londa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

chrystal

Disliked: Cleanliness
Activities were great- A/C was good- Cabin had a very musty smell throughout the stay- carpets and linoleum stained throughout which took away from ambience- no batteries in remotes in bedrooms- clothes dryer did not work- appliances need updating- Had to pay 175 cleaning fee and it was not clean! Crumbs in cupboards everywhere- silverware and dishes were greasy- very disappointed-
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber R.

The house was in a good location to the beach. The had plenty of bed space and a nice size living room. Photos of property need to be updated to show the condition of the house at the present time. Upkeep and repairs are needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The visit went well, the house was clean the location is about 3-5 min walk from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shark Tank

We enjoy the peninsula once a year 4 th generation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bobbie c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

The house is a short walk to the beach on a quiet street with easy access to the main hwy in Crystal beach. The house does have a portable ac/dehumidifier downstairs which is wonderful to keep the house feeling comfortable with how humid the air is. The half bath outside is not usable as the floor has a hole/weak spot, so we did not use it. The kitchen amenities are great and having the spices, salt, pepper, tea and coffee is above and beyond what any other rental we’ve stayed at in the area. The house is older so don’t expect a brand new house, expect a lived in well loved house. The beds are very comfortable, the amount of beach toys is great, and the space is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had everything we needed. Great trip

The location of the property was great. It had everything we needed. The booking and check out process were easy. The property could use major updating, deep cleaning, and a few minor repairs. But overall was great for our needs and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Heidi C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay - Not Great

Pros of this house: a short walk to the beach & it’s a charming house overall. The communication was superb! Unfortunately, there’s SO many cons. The cleanliness was absolutely awful. The dining table & multiple chairs were broken. Cabinet doors hanging off the hinges, not a lot of supplies (like laundry detergent,, toilet paper, napkins, some kitchen items, etc…) are very lacking. The house is for sale, so that is now a RED FLAG for us & will not stay at a place if we know it’s for sale. Because for sale = won’t be replacing items that need it. Towel holders were falling off the wall, carpet needs a deep clean x5, it was nasty, toilet paper stand was even wobbly about to break, gunk in corners of the floor. A huge amount of dust buildup on majority of the fans & decorations. The main microwave doesn’t work, but they provided a smaller one on the counter. Even the coffee table in the living room was wobbly & we feared would break if anyone would place something on it. There were screws on the bathroom counter. The cleaning crew or whoever placed wet water filter pitchers in the cabinets instead of drying them & smelled of mildew/mold. All the air fresheners were dried up. There’s just no eye for even the most simple details that could have made the experience better. This is our fault, but had we known there was no baby gate, we would have brought one for the stairs since we have a young toddler. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the floor plan and the affordability. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINA L., Bastrop, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Perfect for our family. Close distance to the beach. The house was well kept and nicely decorated. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday

Place is nice, except, Island cabinet door hinge broken and door hanging. Bathroom cabinet door missing. Bedroom door hard to open. AC not keeping the house cool during heat of the day even with probably unit. Turned itself off daily, had to reset it 3 times on one day. Sat in one of the chairs outside and one side came apart almost fell out of the chair. Outside TV did not work. Saturday afternoon the temperature in the house was over 80 degrees.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short trip but great stay

This was a great property for our extended family vacation. Convenient to everywhere you would want to go and a short quick walk to the beach. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Arrived on Friday afternoon, checked in & went right to the beach, it’s so close! Stayed at the house til checkout Monday. House was good & had enough space & beds for all. Stairs to get to other 3 big beds was difficult for adults, so had to sleep elsewhere. Overall, the place is a great location, roomy, plenty of outdoor seating, parking for multiple vehicles or golf carts. The price for the weekend was great for the size & location! Would rent the house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorri L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bday mother's day

Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Perfect little house. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Had extra box fans for those of us that need noise and circulating air.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Host was very accommodating. Arrived in area early, reached out if could leave a trailer in the driveway so could hangout on the beach before check in time. He let us know the house was ready and could access the house early. Not many places would allow that.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will visit again…

Laid back, relaxing, stores convenient nearby, Hosts were amazing In responding quickly to messages…plan to visit again…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Conveniently located close to the Big Store for those forgotten grocery items, a very short walk to the beach, and tons of fun for the kids! My only suggestion would be to bring a hotspot for the TV outside. We used our phone hotspots to get the Astros games! Great stay and will likely use this rental again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation!

We had a great time! Plenty of space, close to the beach! We didn't have any issues. The vintage Pac Man machine was a big hit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2023 Beach vaca

House was perfect for our quick vacation. Close to the beach. The owners were very responsive throughout the trip. Easy check in and check out and the house had everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023