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Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow!

Beachfront vacation home near Crystal Beach

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Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop
A two-story building with a balcony and a covered porch.
A beach with wide, sandy shores and a clear sky with scattered clouds.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and pendant lighting.
A wooden deck with two red Adirondack chairs and a small table. The deck overlooks a grassy area with a building and a utility pole in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Beaches
    ‪52 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 6 miles (10 km) of nauti beaver hut. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 46 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 46 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 46 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 52 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf Range - ‬7 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.

Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow!

Escape to white-sand beaches and sunny skies at this charming 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom Crystal Beach vacation rental, centrally located and only steps from the beach! This breezy house — with a fully equipped kitchen, a breakfast nook, and a spacious patio with a picnic table and an outdoor shower — will be the perfect home base for your group’s stay. Feel the ocean breeze and take in sunsets from the balcony. Take the ferry over to Galveston to stroll and shop along the East End Historic District.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Covered Balcony w/ Ocean Views | Washer/Dryer | Walk to Beach

Embrace your inner beach bum at this Crystal Beach house, ideal for families, a group of friends, or travelers looking to unwind along the seaside.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Bunk Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Spacious covered patio w/ charcoal grill, picnic table, outdoor shower
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, ceiling fans, board games, laptop-friendly workspaces, en-suite bathrooms, 1,440 sq ft
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast nook, island w/ seating, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, complimentary spices, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, ice maker
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & A/C, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, iron/board, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)
SUITABILITY: Stairs required to access, single-story property
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES: Crystal Beach (steps away), Bolivar Beach (1.4 miles), Stewart Beach - requires ferry (11.5 miles), East Beach - requires ferry (12.4 miles), Galveston Beach - requires ferry (15.6 miles)
GALVESTON FAMILY FUN - Requires Ferry: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (13.0 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (18.0 miles), Moody Gardens (18.3 miles)
DOWNTOWN GALVESTON - Requires Ferry: East End Historic District (11.8 miles), 1892 Bishop’s Palace (12.0 miles), Galveston Seawall (12.0 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (12.4 miles)
MUSEUMS - Requires Ferry: Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (12.1 miles), 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at the Texas Seaport Museum (12.2 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (12.6 miles)
FISHING/BOATING - Requires Ferry: Reel Men Fishing Charters (10.7 miles), Galveston Fishing Charter Company (10.8 miles), Galveston Party Boats (11.9 miles), Aqua Safari Charters (12.0 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport - requires ferry (17.4 miles), William P. Hobby Airport - requires ferry (53.5 miles), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (83.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 faces towards the driveway. Camera 2 faces towards the side of the house. Camera 3 faces towards the beach. The cameras are outward-facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video but do not record sound and will be on during the duration of your stay
- NOTE: This single-story property requires a flight of exterior stairs to access
- NOTE: Bolivar Peninsula is a waterfront area and can periodically experience maintenance to power lines in the area for safety maintenance resulting in power outages for short periods of time

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,440 square feet

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

  • 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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

461519

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow! to the airport?

This vacation home is 48.1 mi (84-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow! to the beach?

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

Does Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow! to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Ocean View & Grill: Crystal Beach Bungalow! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Billie S.

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

4 Day Getaway

It was close to the beach and just what we needed for some serious down time. Owner was very considerate and helpful with our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emali

Bathrooms

The stay was amazing… enough bathrooms for everyone plenty of space
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Great weekend getaway

House was beautiful and each bedroom had its own bedroom which made it so much easier to get showers etc after a day at the beach. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luz S.

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

Vacation

We loved the house and the view of the ocean from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Beach house

House was perfect. Location was even better than expected. Beach was so close and not crowded at all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NORMA O.

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

Steps from the beach

Location and view was perfect! Our fam of 10 fit perfectly, House was clean and nice. Would definitely get this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa k.

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

Family and friends

There were 9 of us and there was enough room for all! Looking forward to book for new years!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Late review

Late review but amazing place! Clean and very close To the beach! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Five Stars

Excellent experience. House was furnished very nicely and extremely comfortable. Air conditioning was excellent. I will recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

lovely home, great view

The house was in a great location. we could sit on the deck and see the ocean. We loved all the beach decor in the house. The kitchen was well equipped. You will need to bring your own shampoo and body wash. The king bed was very comfy. And the AC worked great! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheri W.

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

Awesome gulf breeze

Overall the stay was excellent. If you aren’t good at stairs this is not for you! The onlyProblems I had was check in. They emailed me the wrong code to get the key so I had to call them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edith T.

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

Great vacation

Only problem was communication with house manager. Had an issue with missing key and got no return to question.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeannine D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house needed supplies

The house was great. Plenty big and a great view of the gulf from the front porch. The management company was great and very helpful. The cleaning/stocking crew...not so much. Things we had to ask for because there was either not any or not enough: Toilet paper, trash bags, dishwashing stuff, paper towels. We also could have used more bath towels/bath rags. We would rent this house again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniyar Z.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Memorial Day Weekend stay

Zero communication from property management company. Holly didn't respond to message nor phone calls. Cleaning team did poor job preparing the house for new guest. Dishes were dirty and food left overs were left including cooked meat inside the oven. Advertised charcoal grill can’t be used as is all rusted and has holes. Prepare to bring your own grill. House location is good and has close access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great stay and location

A group of 8 of stayed here over the weekend. The place is as shown on the pictures. We liked the location, the house itself, the number of beds & bathrooms and amenities. If you are coming via Galveston (or plan on going back and forth), please remember that it takes time to travel by ferry during high traffic times. There were 2 minor things that could have been better: 1. There wasn't enough supplies (extra toilet paper, paper towels, etc). This could have been better. 2. I called/texted the contact 3 different times (to ask about early check-in, actually getting into the property, and, inquire about late check-out). I only got ahold of her during the 2nd time related to getting into the property at which time she was helpful (I was actually at the wrong property). Overall, a nice place for a large family or 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bunk beds

We had a great visit. Easy access to the beach. Only one problem. Two friends that slept in the bunk beds by the window,they both got ate up by something. Big red bumps all over their body. Definitely wasn't mosquito bites and they were the only 2 that woke up with bumps. Just an FYI so you can have the beds checked. Thanks for the experience,we plan to return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio M.

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

The best part was the short walking distance to the beach. I lived it

Enjoyed the stay. Everything was like it said it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sandra

Communication was a concern

We booked this property at the last minute because of a cancellation of our original property. We booked through the property manager, Evolve. The people at Evolve were very kind and helpful, but I did have to call twice about being over charged. Just be vigilant and know your quotes when booking. Working with the guest contact was a different story. Holly, guest contact, was great about replying in the beginning. Once we checked into the property, she would no longer reply to to my questions. The property was comfortable, and had needed kitchen utensils/dishes. It was a short walk to the beach and the outdoor shower and water faucets were helpful for cleaning off after a day on the beach. It was great to have 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms since we were 4 couples. Comfortable beds and towels provided. Nicely decorated. Concerns about the property; -House rocks pretty significantly -No hand washing soap in any bathroom -Coffee pot does not work correctly -Front door in bad need of paint & glass needs to be cleaned -Only 1 dishwasher pod and no liquid dishwashing soap -Bring your own washing soap for the washing machine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christa K.

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

Perfect for a family!

Very clean and super close to the beach! We could easily walk back to the house if the kids got tired! Very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allegra R.

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

Amazing!

We just got home from our weekend here and it was AMAZING! The walk to the beach was perfect, the location and the setting in the condo was just perfect. The owner of the house was available at any time and checking in before we arrived and when we left. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Great Mother’s day

We enjoyed this beautiful and clean house for a great Mother’s Day weekend. Close to the beach and great neighborhood. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

No communication and house moves

The house is beautiful and very clean. We enjoyed our time there and I was glad that we didn’t have any issues. I can’t imagine having an issue and the contact person Holly never getting back to us. We tried contacting her several times starting a week before our stay to see if we could extend our stay one more day. Unfortunately she never replied to me or my husband. I also tried contacting the owner through VRBO and nothing. Granted it was not an emergency but very unprofessional and rude. We rent often from VRBO and the owner always gets back to us. Then, we noticed the house sways. Yep! It was so scary!! Our good friend has always owned beach houses on stilts and he said that is not normal. We’ve also rented other beach homes and have never experienced this. Maybe I’m wrong but we did not feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022