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Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and a seating area with cushioned chairs.
A narrow hallway with metal blinds and a door with a showerhead.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a potted plant, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and pendant lighting.
A two-story building with a balcony, a covered porch, and a grassy yard.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61353 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach stay.Your stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Crystal Beach and Stingaree Marina. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seawall Beach - 56 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • East Beach - 57 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 60 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 60 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬12 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.

Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views

The shores and sunshine of Texas await at this stunning vacation rental. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and easy access to tons of local hot spots, this bright home serves as the ultimate warm-weather retreat. Take a 17-mile drive to visit the Galveston Seawall, then grab a bite at the Stingaree Restaurant & Marina. With its sun-soaked deck, welcoming interior, and Crystal Beach just steps away, this lovely space is the perfect combination of coastal charm and action-packed adventure.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Beach View | Outdoor Shower

Whether you’re looking for a fun-filled weekend with your loved ones or a relaxing getaway for you and your best friends, this Bolivar Peninsula property is guaranteed to meet all of your needs.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, dishware & flatware, spices, blender, cooking basics, ice maker, toaster, bar w/ seating
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs, 1 flatscreen TV, ceiling fans, board games
BEACHSIDE LIVING: Deck, dining area, picnic table, porch swing, patio
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, towels & linens, central A/C & heat, hair dryer, trash bags & paper towels
SUITABILITY: Stairs required for entry & full outdoor access
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 4 external security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

SUNNY ATTRACTIONS: Crystal Beach (walking distance), Tidelands Subdivision (2.4 miles), Ramada Beach (2.4 miles), Porretto Beach (16.7 miles), East Beach (17.3 miles), Galveston Beach (20.7 miles), Jamaica Beach (32.1 miles), Sea Isle Beach (36.7 miles)
BAYSIDE EATS: Steve's Landing Restaurant (1.8 miles), Stingaree Restaurant & Marina (3.1 miles)
AREA HOT SPOTS: Smith Oaks Sanctuary (17.6 miles), Moody Mansion (18.0 miles), Galveston Fishing Pier (22.6 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (23.1 miles), Aquarium at Moody Gardens (23.3 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (23.3 miles), Moody Gardens (23.4 miles), Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (38.8 miles)
HISTORY: Galveston Seawall (17.1 miles), The Grand 1894 Opera House (17.3 miles), 1892 Bishop's Palace (17.4 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (17.8 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (18.0 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (23.3 miles), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (58.8 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
- Pet friendly with a $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property 4 features exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the garage, facing the driveway. Camera 2 is mounted on the ceiling above the stairs, facing down. Cameras 3 and 4 are in the back and face the backyard. They are motion-activated and record video. They do not record sound or face any interior spaces
- NOTE: The property requires stairs for entry and full outdoor access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,353 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are 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 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 first aid kit
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. 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 first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

453277
Vrbo Property
NEW! Bright & Cozy Escape, Walk to Crystal Beach! Port Bolivar

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views to the airport?

This vacation home is 53.2 mi (89-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Crystal Beach and 8.7 mi (12-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Steps to Gulf: Crystal Beach Home w/ Deck & Views Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great and communication with property owner was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalia A.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

Great location, comfortable house with everything you need for a nice getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Good Stay

Nice, easy walk to the beach. Great place for the family getaway. Property manager was easy to contact and super quick to respond.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Great Place

Great place for the family! Fully stocked with necessary items needed for the stay. Will use again if available on next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

10 STARS!

Great stay at a beautiful cabin, very close to the beach! We had a wonderful time and are looking forward to renting this property again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Wonderful house and location. Very clean. Beds were not comfortable as one was very hard and the other was sunken in the middle. Sheets and pillows were luxurious. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Dog friendly Beautiful home easy walk to the beach

Beautiful deck for both viewing and enjoying the breezes off the gulf. Kitchen was huge and awesome! Even had an espresso pot. Beds were super comfy. We are a dog family and the fenced yard, outdoor shower, and features of the home worked great for taking the dogs to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi R.

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

Easter Vacay Get Away!!

We went for a little get away for Easter. We have stayed at many different camps in the past and this one by far the best. The camp was clean and well organized. The neighbors were great. The view of the beach is awesome. You are close enough to see the gulf and do some people watching but far enough away to have quiet when ready.to relax. Overall great experience and will be looking forward to booking this camp again this symmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruby C.

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

Good Friday easter trip

Great place to stay not far from beach fence yard perfect just one thing all rooms needed TVs that work. The only TV that worked was in the living room otherwise great place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William A H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went real smooth. Promise made, Promise kept. We had what we needed and more, need some Salt lol. Having the lift was a life saver. Could not have asked for a more better experience than my family had these last three days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Perfect getaway

We came to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary because we got married across the street. This was a beautiful home and has great views of the ocean. Will definitely be staying again. Only thing that was missing was a Keurig machine... LOL
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mauro D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great! Minor details would make the entire stay great. Blinds in living room did not work or were missing. Same with master bedroom. Wi-fi password is incorrect and the front door is nearly impossible to lock or unlock. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

2nd time here

This is our second stay at this house and we love it. Everything we needed. Love the yard for the dog. For the second year was super quiet except a stray firework or 2 down on the beach. Super close to the beach just over the dune. House was clean and comfortable beds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great location and beautiful views!

The house is located just a short walk from the beach. The view from the deck was lovely. Spacious house with lots of amenities. Lots of towels and beach toys. The fenced in yard was large and great for our dogs. We didn't have any trouble with noise or mosquitoes/bugs. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. The owner responded quickly.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexis M.

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

Good location

This house is cute and in a great location. As some others have mentioned, the cookware, utensils, and coffee pot are all pretty dirty and beat up and could be thrown away and replaced. We didn’t want to use them but it was all we had. The mattresses on the beds were pretty uncomfortable and some of the beds seemed smaller than the bed size on the listing. Many restaurants, stores, gas stations and grocery stores nearby. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruby C.

Liked: Check-in, location
We love this spot. The house is nice. It has its issues. Still only one TV. The people who do the cleaning need to do a better job. The house had a smell to it like mildew the shower in the master bedroom not cleaned and in the kitchen there’s ants coming out of the electrical plugs and in the garbage all along the edge of the kitchen wall.we just used bleach still the best location love sitting out, drinking coffee, looking out towards the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lanie W.

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

TV

Master did not have tv and guest room r’ tvs would not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan G.

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

Air conditioning failure

The second evening the air conditioner failed. I knew that it had been repaired prior to arrival and wasn’t expecting anymore problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
There are numerous issues we had with this rental.Cons:1. The sewer is bubbling up in the back yard and smells awful. We couldn't even use that part of the property.2. The master bathroom toilet runs randomly at all times.3. The master bedroom had no tv, not sure if it was supposed to.4. Half of the remotes didn't have batteries, we had to buy some.5. Second bedroom remotes only turned on tv and did not work roku. 6. No kitchen cleaning solution or spray, only a mold and mildew. Had to buy some to clean the counters.7. THREE ROLLS OF TOILET PAPER FOR 6 PEOPLE FOR 4 DAYS. This one I specifically asked about prior to arrival and was told there was plenty.8. Smoke detector in hall missing, and in the second bedroom it is hanging from the ceiling. Both showing exposed wires.9. Super soft spot in the floor next to the bathtub in the guest bath. Other soft spots throughout, but this one was troubling.10. A/C randomly kicks to 84 every few hours keeping it extremely warm the entire time.Pros:1. Convenient location to the beach.2.Bathrooms & kitchen were clean. Overall we were not satisfied with this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David T.

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

Nice view of the water

House was great and the view of the ocean was perfect. Lots of great outdoor space and the fenced yard was fantastic for the dog. Kitchen was good, though some things missing including the blended listed. Also, be aware that there is no indoor dinning table for meals and board games. Also, there is no grill, outside, and nothing but plastic plates for use. A few other normal amenities were missing in the house (such as soap in the shower), but plenty of towels and etc. The one major issue that we had was that the sheets are all 100% polyester and we’re miserable to sleep on, despite nice mattresses. Lastly, and not a complaint- but something folks should know- the house is very close to many other houses, so it is not always quiet… but it is festive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ruby C.

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

July summer 2024

Checked in 11/2 hours early great first issue refrigerator not cooling . Fixed. Shades to the windows some work some didn’t ok dealt with it didn’t wanna be a pain. Next Internet wasn’t working right. Will we went 12 day after Hurricane Beryl hit and Houston had lots of issues with electricity . House and Location and Justin wonderful But the people who clean or take care of his home need to know notify him of issues to the house. Visitors paid too much money for items that don’t work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann P.

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

Nice beach house

The A/C was not working when we arrived on Friday and we had to endure inside temp of 95 degrees that night. However, a brand new unit was installed late Saturday a.m. & the remainder of our stay was cool & comfy. (We were reimbursed the cost of one-night for our inconvenience). Our rental agent (Justin) was courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful. The rental had a cargo lift; wide wrap-around deck w/ table, chairs, & swing. It was located one block from the beach with a great view. There were lots of windows & inside light. Beds were very comfortable. Owner may want to consider replacing some of the non-functioning blinds and ensure that windows are operable (we could raise only one window of several). I think a bit of deck renovations and coat of paint would further enhance the property. Overall, the rental was spacious & comfortable & we enjoyed our stay. The Pooles Hattiesburg, MS
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Misty S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Kitchen not cleaned prior to stay

The kitchen was not properly cleaned before we arrived. There was food waste was still stuck on utensils and pans. Insects and crumbs in kitchen drawers. Sponge on the kitchen sink had previously been used. Apparently, the cleaning staff do not routinely check to see it the kitchen items are cleaned. Gross! We left a day early because we unhappy with the cleanness of this property. While the location is great, we don't think the cleaning fee is justified. We contacted the management company, Evolve, and they were less than helpful. We were unimpressed with their service. Really wanted to love this property because it is good house with a great location on the beach. Owner needs to hire someone to do a deep cleaning of the entire house and purchase some basic items for the kitchen such as a blender, pans, kitchen towel and sponges. It would also be nice to have hand towels to dry hands in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great location

We loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carissa

Great price for ocean view!

House was super clean, well appointed and fresh new feel from the furniture to the appliances and fixtures. The view and beach proximity is hard to find at this price for the space you get in this house. Enjoyed my morning coffee watching joggers on the beach and listening to the surf! Loved the smart TVs for the kids so we could Netflix movies! Couple of extra air mattresses were a life saver. There’s even a great big gated yard for the smallest of pups to roam freely. Will stay again at this $ for sure!