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READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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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 - 43 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 44 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 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.

READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar

BEACHSIDE - BLUEWATER - 3 BEDROOM - 2 BATH - SLEEPS 6


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WINTER SEASON: September 8, 2025 – May 10, 2026


SUMMER SEASON: May 11, 2026 – September 6, 2026


You will never want to leave this incredible 3 bedroom home with screen porch, Tiki Bar and WiFi in family friendly Bluewater Subdivision. Great indoor and outdoor spaces, well stocked and close to the beach.


Primary Bedroom (King), Bedroom 2 (Queen / Twin Built-in Bunk), Bedroom 3 (Queen / Twin Built-in Bunk). Primary Bath (Large Rain-head Shower only), Guest Bath (Large freestanding soaking tub).



BEACH ACCESS: Subdivision has full beach access roads.


2 NIGHT MINIMUM (Excluding Holidays)
FOR WEEKLY RENTALS, ARRIVAL DAYS: MONDAY OR FRIDAY (Depending upon reservations already set in place).


NO PETS ALLOWED.


LINENS INCLUDED


10-20% INCREASE APPLIED TO RATES FOR ALL HOLIDAYS, SPRING BREAK AND CERTAIN EVENTS.


All Cobb Real Estate vacation rentals are NON-SMOKING properties.



THIS HOME WORKS WELL WITH SEA SONG, 23 YARDS TO THE SEA, 58 STEPS TO THE SEA, 8 SECONDS TO THE SEA, ISLE BE BACK, AMBERJACK, AND SANDY ORCHID LODGE.



Even when provided, Internet Access/Satellite TV/Cell service can be unreliable on The Bolivar Peninsula, as we are a rural community and weather sensitive area. We apologize, but Cobb Real Estate cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay and cannot offer refunds for disruption of these services.


Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

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 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 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 smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Reader's Retreat 3 BR 2 BA House in Crystal Beach Sleeps 6
1544-199411

Frequently asked questions

How close is READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar to the airport?

This vacation home is 50.3 mi (86-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 7.8 mi (10-min drive) from Port Bolivar Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there free parking at READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Port Bolivar.

READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

This house was perfect for us. Just like the pictures. It was a great location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! We loved the interior and the location. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!!! So cozy!!!

I loved my stay. Everything was Perfect!!!! Coziest spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach getaway

Very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful home! Short walk to beach or drive onto the beach with a $10 parking permit!

Home was absolutely beautiful! So relaxing to be in any room or space from the beachy decor. Outdoor space was peaceful and a beautiful scene of trees, cute homes and the water not too far away. We had everything we needed in the home and the stores and gas were not far away. Outdoor shower made for easy rinse off of ourselves and beach toys. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

April D., Beaumont

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay and Cabin with one exception

We had a really great stay and the cabin was really lovely. However, I actually rented this cabin over a different cabin and paid a little more because I thought the sun room would be really nice to sit in in the evening with my kids and avoid the bugs but this room was a big let down when we saw it. It looked nothing like the pictures. It did not even have the furniture in it to sit on. It had two broken chairs with mildewed cushions on them and the rest of the room was just dirty and gross. Literally night and day from the pictures. My biggest issue was that we rented through Cobb Real Estate and when I reached out to them about this they didn't even respond. When I emailed again they just gave me a vague email about how they have let management know. Not even an apology. This was more bothersome than anything else. I would have given it 5 stars because everything else was very lovely but I was looking forward to this sunroom and we didn't even go in it it was so dirty and gross.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sims B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Bliss

The property is immaculate! We all said we could live full time in this home. Spacious with all the upgrades. Full kitchen for cooking and comfortable furniture. Within minutes walking to the beach for some amazing views and pleasant breeze (even in 100 degree days). We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family of 5

We had a great stay at this condo. It was well appointed & comfortable for me, my wife & our son (13) & 2 daughters (10, 5). It’s so close to a beach entrance that I was able to leave our spot on the beach, pick up something we forgot & get back in 8 minutes. Also the property managers were great to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

House is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M., Montgomery, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The place is beautiful and had all the amenities we needed. The only thing I would suggest to change would be the possibility of a propane grill and traction tape on the steps. It was raining when we left and the wood steps were extremely slippery and my husband fell. He is ok but would be worried of maybe older ones. We hope to be back during the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021