Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer
About this house rental
Located in Bolivar Peninsula, this charming house for $684 per night is a great option for your next vacation. June and July: require a minimum of six nights and are available for check-in on Fridays or Mondays. Weekends in June and July are booked only when they do not present a possible time loss. All other months are more flexible, but there is a 2-night minimum. Please contact the owner for any questions regarding reservations or prices. Gorgeous, 4 bedroom, 3 bath spacious vacation retreat with coastal décor. You’ll enjoy great ocean views from both of the spacious decks. Located in the immaculate Sand Castle subdivision with just a short walk to the water, Castaway Key is the perfect destination for a quiet, relaxing family vacation. The subdivision offers no beach access by car, which provides the perfect environment for kids to ride their bikes and play outside. Close to the water slide, shopping, restaurants, and golf cart rental. AMENITIES Sleeps max 16 comfortably Guest Bedroom Downstairs – 2 Queens Master upstairs – King – Opens to deck Guest Bedroom #3 upstairs – 1 Queen, 1-Twin over Full Bunk Bed – Opens to deck Guest Bedroom #4 upstairs - 1 Queen, 1-Twin over Full Bunk Bed – Opens to deck Bed sheets provided Outdoor Shower with Hot and Cold Water Full-size Washer & Dryer Fully Stocked Kitchen – Ice maker, Coffee Pot/Keurig, Blender, Toaster and Microwave Central Air and Heat Ceiling fan in every room Laminate flooring and tile throughout TV in every room: 50” TV in the living room, 50” TV in the Master, 42” TV in the downstairs bedroom, and 32" TV's in upstairs' bedrooms with access to Amazon Fire Stick. Direct TV-Amazon Fire Stick - DVD Player - Wi-Fi BBQ Grill Picnic Table downstairs, Table with 6 chairs 2nd floor, Table with 4 chairs 3rd floor WHAT WE PROVIDE Bed linens, mattress pads, pillows, blankets, basic cooking and eating utensils, coffee pot, and toaster. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING All food and drinks, paper goods (paper towels, paper plates, toilet paper), trash bags, towels, washcloths, all personal items, laundry detergent, fabric softener, umbrella or canopy and chairs for the beach, drink koozies, wagon, sunscreen, insect repellent, first aid items charcoal, and lighter fluid. CLEAN-UP ON DEPARTURE The cleaning fee is $200. We do ask that you remove and dispose of all garbage into outside cans. All dishes, pots, and silverware be washed and put up. Do not leave anything in the dishwasher, freezer, refrigerator, dryer or washing machine. NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE Please limit smoking to the downstairs outdoor areas and dispose of cigarette butts properly. RESERVATIONS 50% of the rental fee is due within 7 days of the date of booking. If the deposit is not received within seven days of the date of booking, the reservation will be canceled without notice. The remainder of the balance is due within 14 days of your arrival. Failure to make the final payment will result in your reservation being canceled and any monies we received will not be refundable. Rentals are for family groups only. We do not rent for Proms, Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, weddings, receptions, or graduations. Rates are based on sleeping capacity. There are to be no more persons than the stated sleeping capacity unless previously agreed upon by the owners. Doing so may result in forfeiture of the deposit or cancellation of the reservation with no refunds. The renter is responsible for all damages caused by renters and/or guests. CANCELLATIONS A 30-day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date will receive a full refund. Cancellations 14 days prior to stay will receive a 50% refund. Stays less than 14 days will receive no refund.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(74 Reviews)
5.0
We enjoyed the house and beach for our end of summer family vacation. The house overall was nice and the property owner's were very easy to reach and accommodating.
5.0
The home was exactly as described. Great space for our group. The beach was awesome and the accommodations fabulous!
2.0
I’m sure this used to be a beautiful house. It just appears to be neglected.
1. Upon entering the house, a musty odor is obvious.
2. All of the dehumidifiers were full.
3. The upstairs middle bedroom had
moisture running down the wall in the closet. We ended up not using that bedroom.
4. We began realizing that the house had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. The beds were made hopefully with clean sheets. The floors were so dirty that our feet were getting dirty. There was a thick layer of dust on the bookshelves, cabinets, fans. We just decided to do spot cleaning as we went along through the week.
Many things need repairs including deck furniture, the deck umbrella, several lamps were not usable. It was very disappointing to have paid what we did and have the house be in such disrepair.
Unfortunately, we will not be returning to this house for another vacation.
2.0
I’m sure this used to be a beautiful house. It just appears to be neglected.
1. Upon entering the house, a musty odor is obvious.
2. All of the dehumidifiers were full.
3. The upstairs middle bedroom had
moisture running down the wall in the closet. We ended up not using that bedroom.
4. We began realizing that the house had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. The beds were made hopefully with clean sheets. The floors were so dirty that our feet were getting dirty. There was a thick layer of dust on the bookshelves, cabinets, fans. We just decided to do spot cleaning as we went along through the week.
Many things need repairs including deck furniture, the deck umbrella, several lamps were not usable. It was very disappointing to have paid what we did and have the house be in such disrepair.
Unfortunately, we will not be returning to this house for another vacation.
2.0
It all sounded great until we got there! Their was a septic leak (all down the side of the driveway and puddling at the entrance) that smelled like sewerage, which the neighbors confirmed that they’ve known of this problem for a long time and haven’t repaired it. The property owner tried to blame us because we had visitors (which they approved of, and had their own hotels nearby) which may have caused the sensor to go off. Seems as if it all went downhill from there as they contacted me about my visitors (again, that I got permission for) and threatened to evict my family and me if I didn’t “make them leave now” (husband called and wife started yelling in the background ) AND they told us they had relatives that lived close that were evidently watching us the whole time (very uncomfortable). Several neighbors complained about this property and owners which took time away from our family vacation. It was creepy and extremely disappointing. I have been renting homes, condos, lake houses, and B&Bs for over 20 years and this was by far our worst experience. We have never been asked to limit our water usage ANYWHERE!
Home: exterior needs lots of work which isn’t visible on the pics and the interior wasn’t cleaned properly, however; we managed to sleep comfortably. PROS: The kitchen was well equipped and the beach was clean, and lots of fun.
5.0
Great house. Great location.
10.0
Great house. Great location.
5.0
Very nice beach house, great location and very clean and inviting.
10.0
Very nice beach house, great location and very clean and inviting.
5.0
Beach home is very nice & clean! The location was close to stores and restaurants. The neighborhood was well maintained. Short walk to the beach. The beach home had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was fully stocked. I love the floor plan. Beings we just went, it gets cool at night. They had the biggest and softest throws for the sofa's. Plenty of seating. We will be back!
10.0
Beach home is very nice & clean! The location was close to stores and restaurants. The neighborhood was well maintained. Short walk to the beach. The beach home had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was fully stocked. I love the floor plan. Beings we just went, it gets cool at night. They had the biggest and softest throws for the sofa's. Plenty of seating. We will be back!
5.0
We had a great time everything was clean and was stocked with all we need ..we would definitely come back!
10.0
We had a great time everything was clean and was stocked with all we need ..we would definitely come back!
5.0
The house worked out great for our group of nine.
The bedrooms are laid out in such a way that all three of the rooms upstairs have access to the upper balcony that looks out towards the ocean. We couldn’t find extra blankets, but we had brought a few of our own and the weather was surprisingly warm for the new year.
There are three full bathrooms in the house and an outdoor shower downstairs. There were a few rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom and hand soap when we arrived which was a pleasant surprise (we came prepared just in case).
The kitchen was well stocked. We cooked all but a few of our meals for the week in the kitchen. It is a little tight if everyone is making their own, but plenty of cups, plates, bowls, and silverware. There were a ton of Tupperware in the pantry and some plastic bowls for prep beneath the sink. The pans were in good shape as well. It seemed apparent they had recently restocked and made sure things were ready for a large crowd.
The only con for us was it sits a little far back to see the fireworks off the beach. You can hear the waves sitting on either of the decks - a must for us. I also recommend emptying the dehumidifiers as soon as you arrive and then monitoring them throughout your stay. So glad they had them!
The only time we reached out to the owners we heard back quickly and there were no issues that required anyone to come to the house.
Thank you for sharing your home with us!
10.0
The house worked out great for our group of nine.
The bedrooms are laid out in such a way that all three of the rooms upstairs have access to the upper balcony that looks out towards the ocean. We couldn’t find extra blankets, but we had brought a few of our own and the weather was surprisingly warm for the new year.
There are three full bathrooms in the house and an outdoor shower downstairs. There were a few rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom and hand soap when we arrived which was a pleasant surprise (we came prepared just in case).
The kitchen was well stocked. We cooked all but a few of our meals for the week in the kitchen. It is a little tight if everyone is making their own, but plenty of cups, plates, bowls, and silverware. There were a ton of Tupperware in the pantry and some plastic bowls for prep beneath the sink. The pans were in good shape as well. It seemed apparent they had recently restocked and made sure things were ready for a large crowd.
The only con for us was it sits a little far back to see the fireworks off the beach. You can hear the waves sitting on either of the decks - a must for us. I also recommend emptying the dehumidifiers as soon as you arrive and then monitoring them throughout your stay. So glad they had them!
The only time we reached out to the owners we heard back quickly and there were no issues that required anyone to come to the house.
Thank you for sharing your home with us!
3.0
The house was in a quiet neighborhood and close to the beach. The listing said the house had been renovated? This was not obvious to us. The ceiling in the living room has a line of tape and bedding coming off, ceiling fans are covered in layers of dust that fly through the air when turned on, two ceiling fans in bedrooms don't provide enough air since they don't have a high speed. Two of the bedrooms are missing smoke detectors. The furniture and beds are worn out and need updating. The pots and pans are also worn out. We were glad we brought our own. The house says it sleeps 16, but there were only 8 forks and numerous spoons and knives. Upon arrival the top two bunk beds were not made up so we had to make them ourselves. Hard to do this when you are over 60. No where in the description did it say this house was about 100 yards from a slough (marsh) which generated a mosquito problem day and night. We could not enjoy the balconies, swing, or kids playing in the yard. (grass was also very high and had not been cut). We discovered the first night that we all should have packed sleep masks as the neighbor's outside lights shine in all the windows so it is like daylight while trying to sleep. Directv was available downstairs only, but not upstairs. We could only get Netflix upstairs.
So overall we had a good time, but expected better from the property listing. These comments are intended as constructive feedback so owner can improve these things to make the property more enjoyable. We had a great time in spite of these flaws.
6.0
The house was in a quiet neighborhood and close to the beach. The listing said the house had been renovated? This was not obvious to us. The ceiling in the living room has a line of tape and bedding coming off, ceiling fans are covered in layers of dust that fly through the air when turned on, two ceiling fans in bedrooms don't provide enough air since they don't have a high speed. Two of the bedrooms are missing smoke detectors. The furniture and beds are worn out and need updating. The pots and pans are also worn out. We were glad we brought our own. The house says it sleeps 16, but there were only 8 forks and numerous spoons and knives. Upon arrival the top two bunk beds were not made up so we had to make them ourselves. Hard to do this when you are over 60. No where in the description did it say this house was about 100 yards from a slough (marsh) which generated a mosquito problem day and night. We could not enjoy the balconies, swing, or kids playing in the yard. (grass was also very high and had not been cut). We discovered the first night that we all should have packed sleep masks as the neighbor's outside lights shine in all the windows so it is like daylight while trying to sleep. Directv was available downstairs only, but not upstairs. We could only get Netflix upstairs.
So overall we had a good time, but expected better from the property listing. These comments are intended as constructive feedback so owner can improve these things to make the property more enjoyable. We had a great time in spite of these flaws.
1.0
Crystal beach is a great place to vacation. The location we stayed was a plus. The beach house was located in a quiet neighborhood with not much traffic at all. The house was a dream. Nicely decorated with a touch of the beach. All appliances worked, cold air conditioning, enough hot water for 9 baths and plenty of kitchen supplies. We had a great time and would definitely return.
5.0
The location was close to the beach, the house was clean and plenty of beds for our group. The property manager was very prompt in replies. The kitchen was well stocked. It was a wonderful trip with friends.
The listing or contract says that they don’t provide towels. I am glad I saw it a couple days before heading out there. Make sure you take your own bath towels, wash cloths & even bathmats.
I would definitely go with this listing again.
4.0
Location and neighborhood was easy to get in and out of. It was a short walk to the beach and the view from the patio was awesome. I would definitely recommend for large groups. We had a great time!
5.0
Great mini vacay for family. House was comfortable and everything needed was available. Most businesses were not up and running yet but still plenty to do. Great location for a large gathering or just smaller family group.
5.0
Overall we were very pleased with the house. Spacious and the aesthetic was very comfy! Plenty of space to sleep comfortably. Very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay to the fullest.
5.0
The house was perfect for my family of 16.. The private beach access was nice and not crowded.
5.0
We really enjoyed this home. Everything was bright and clean and met all our needs for a quick family get away. The Disney touches were appreciated! The weather didn't fully cooperate but the 2 youngest played in the surf anyway.
5.0
Clean well maintained well stocked home steps away from the beach. The owner was very responsive to all of our questions. Really enjoyed our stay.
3.0
The house was nice and we had a pleasant. However, on the second day of our trip, the owner called and asked us to use as little water as possible, requesting us to take showers outside if possible, not using the dishwasher, and doing as little laundry as possible. If we failed to do these things we'd be asked to leave. One child in our party has autism and before this trip had never been able to take showers due to the sensory overload they cause. Luckily, with the help of his friends and a couple days of sponge baths, he was able to conquer his fear and use the shower outside. We had been asked to not use the garbage disposal a few days prior to our arrival, which was fine, but we were in no way forewarned about the actual complexity of sewage issues evolving with the house. Had we been notified, we could have brought more disposable supplies, extra towels and clothes, etc to be prepared. Instead, we only brought what we needed, given we paid for the amenities the house had to offer and did not expect to be asked not to use them. At this point, we had no choice but to comply, since our entire extended family had already used vacation time from work, spent time and money arranging obligations at home, made the travel down to the house, booked a golf cart for the week, and had booked a fishing trip. The stress of this added burden was completely inexcusable given the owner knew there was an existing problem and withheld the information from us until after our arrival and "settling in." We spoke with the neighbors who said the house was stinking so badly weeks prior to our arrival, that they called officials about the house's sewage/septic system. The neighbors were concerned for the health safety of those staying in this house. The bathrooms did omit a sewage smell intermittently. The owner had multiple people come out during our stay and work on the septic system. The house was beautiful, but we feel the owner needs to be more respectful of his tenants' time, money, and choice to rent a home for full price without the freedom to access the advertised amenities, especially if evacuation is being threatened and the health and well-being of tenants are involved.
10.0
The whole experience was easy and all my questions were answered quickly. The house was really cute and had everything we needed plus some nice extras. Just a short walk to the beach and this end wasn't crowded. We all had a great time!
10.0
Beautiful house with great accommodations.
10.0
This property was very large, clean and comfortable. The owner was such a pleasure to work with through all my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place at the beach.
10.0
We loved our Thanksgiving weekend here. The home already had some Christmas decorations up including a tree. We loved it and thought it was a nice touch.
10.0
We had a blast staying. The house is very spacious the beach theme decore makes it very relaxing. And the views in the morning are breathtaking
10.0
Aside from all of the rain, we had a great time and really enjoyed the house. It was clean, beatifully decorated and comfortable. We would definitely return and hope for a drier sunnier stay next time :) The only suggestion I have for improvements is more kitchen towels. One towel made things a tad tricky when it came to washing and drying dishes.
10.0
Wonderful house! We booked last minute for Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful experience. Very clean, quick walk to the beach and super nice owners. It was on the large size for our family of four, so we only utilized the downstairs. But the upstairs was just as clean and inviting as the downstairs.
Just a note, there was terrible rain when we were there and the direct tv and Internet wasn’t working. Which was fine, we had bought a dvd for our young kids and they had no idea. But I’m glad we did since there was no way the beach was an option!
10.0
Our ladies’ volunteer organization has rented this house for two years now for our annual beach getaway. The house is decorated beautifully and comfortably sleeps 16. It is not on the beach, but it is easily accessible by a walkway that is only a short walk from the house (two streets). There is also gorgeous views of the beach from both the lower and upper balcony. Homeowner is super nice and very accommodating.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful and well kept.
10.0
the house was beautiful and everything was there that we needed. everyone really enjoyed it
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bolivar Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Bolivar Peninsula is $453 per night. This rental is $231 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer. Enjoy the water!
Is Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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