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Beach Retreat

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121152 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪45 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 6 miles (10 km) of Stingaree Marina. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 44 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 50 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 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.

Beach Retreat

Summary:

Outdoor fun, close to the beach!



The Space:

Beach Retreat is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house located on a corner double lot. It's also only a short ride or walk to the beach down the direct access road.



The partially covered deck is perfect for sunbathing or relaxing with family and friends. It's fully furnished, including high backed chairs and two loungers on one side; as well as a double chair glider with a table, and two high back chairs with table on the other.



The living room offers two Lazy Boy recliners and a large sectional couch with two recliners. This area is open to the well-stocked kitchen. The large island has ample seating, and you will love the modern appliances like the beverage cooler, coffee bar with both Keurig and regular drip coffee pots, plus all the cookware and storage space you need to prepare and serve meals. This house has the conveniences of home- a washer and dryer, flat-screen TVs with streaming services (in the living room and bedrooms), high speed internet, and even several board games, puzzles, playing cards, Wii and Playstation 2, and several those days or evenings that you don’t want to go to the beach.



With more than 1100 square feet, Beach Retreat can sleep 12 comfortably. The primary bathroom features a California king bed and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom has two queen beds, and the third offers two twin over full bunk beds. These bedrooms share a hall bath with a shower/tub combo.



The covered downstairs patio is great for entertaining! There are two bar tops with 8 stools, two large built in benches and table, a large picnic table, outdoor swing, and a charcoal BBQ grill (just bring your own charcoal and fluid)! There is also a fenced in area for your dog, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day on the beach. We know you will love your time at Beach Retreat!



Small dogs (under 35 pounds) are allowed with a pet fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.

The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Gym

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,152 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules

No campers or RV’S are allowed on any rental home property. All rentals have a maximum capacity. Exceeding the capacity of any home will result in ...

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 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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 51.1 mi (93-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 8.6 mi (14-min drive) from Port Bolivar Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beach Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beach Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Retreat to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Patrica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay was not enjoyable

Wasnt very impressed for our over all stay. The Ac kept switching to 80 degrees. Making the house very uncomfortable. Took it forever for the house to get cool to a comfortable temperature. Our baby has to stay in a diaper most of the stay bc it was so hot in our house. Called the sweden real estate to let them know what was going on with the temperature but they were no help. Our beach house kept swaying back in forth . I also told them about all the movement the house was doing but they said that was normal. Our last beach house was much higher up off the ground and bigger and we never felt it move. Just dont understand how a house that is much more lower to the ground sway so much!!! Also the listing for the beach retreat house were we stayed did not come with a dishwasher even though the listing said it did. Due to the movement our house was giving, the AC not working correctly and no dishwasher. Our stay was not the most enjoyable. Would of rather stayed sometime else. The entire peninsula was without power for 4+ hours so getting our house to cool was a long process due to it already not being cooled. Overall wouldn't recommend this house to anyone to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maegen K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location.

House was great location was also great, old food under the beds and sofa. The AC kept changing to 80-78 degrees in the middle of the night and day (nest thermostat) so not sure if the owner has locked settings. Lights around the porch did not work. The kids loved the gaming set ups. Other than those few things we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and cozy

Overall, it was a great stay. It is very close to the beach and the house was great. Internet was slow and down sometimes but didn't have much effect since we really on came for the beach. Will stay again in the future. I would suggest that the property manager put out a bigger trash can by the road. Neighbors have stated that the small can that is used needs to be upgraded for the state of the surrounding locals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Beach retreat

The property was great had everything we needed minus a toaster. We did find some trash in places and found whoever cleans the place does no dusting at all. Even with that we found the area was amazing and the best beach we have been to.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay as the location was a great, short walk to the beach. Plenty of space for the six of us. No major issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Riley W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Last Resort

You should not stay at this property unless it’s a last resort half the dishes were dirty when we got there. The chair in the living room was broke. It was extremely hard to get a reply back from the property manager. Just not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excelente

Muy bueno
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023