Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach
About this cottage rental
Crystal Cottage Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Escape to the wide-open beaches of the Bolivar Peninsula at this two-bedroom Crystal Beach home, a colorful coastal retreat with an elevated wraparound deck and easy walking access to the Gulf of Mexico. Decorated with vibrant prints and cheerful shades of blue, the living space features tile floors, plentiful seating, and satellite TV. Flip on the ceiling fans to circulate the Gulf breezes, use the stainless steel appliances to whip up pancakes in the kitchen each morning, and bring your coffee and newspaper outside to the wraparound deck to admire the Gulf view. Spend each morning swimming and boogie boarding at the beach down the road, and return to the house for lunch at the picnic table on the patio, and come home to catch a movie on one of the three cable TVs as your bathing suits spin in the private washer/dryer. Explore miles of sand and surf on the Bolivar Peninsula - begin planning your getaway to Crystal Beach today! WHAT’S NEARBY This elevated home overlooks the turquoise Gulf waters in Crystal Beach, a small community on the tranquil Bolivar Peninsula. Take a one-block stroll to catch the sunrise on the beach, hop on the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry 11 miles west to cross the channel to Galveston Island, or spend your days birdwatching in the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge 35 miles northeast. THINGS TO KNOW *This home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices- not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(105 Reviews)
2.0
Called Vacasa and told them about no TV and stated she would call me back, this is Wednesday afternoon after we have already left and still waiting to be called
5.0
We loved sitting on the porch and watching the waves come in. It was very relaxing and a very short walk the beach.
5.0
We had a phenomenal time here, it was literally steps from the beach and we could spend hours on the porch watching and listening to the waves. The house was super clean and just as advertised, we loved the quirky charms of it. The only issue had was a very confusing check-in email that provided a door code but in the same paragraph said that the smartlock didn't work and to retrieve a key from a lockbox. That caused some minor panic on arrival but the door code worked after all and we had no more issues. The property rental company was reasonably prompt in responding. Wonderful stay and we would DEFINITELY come back.
1.0
This was really disappointing. The pictures make this to look like a cute place. The smoke smell is overwhelming. There is so much dust on the upholstered furniture, base boards, blinds, air filter and walls that you can see it. It is literally hazard to ones health. My sister had to do repeat breathing treatments. We opened windows for several hours, but it didn't help. When we made management aware, Gina did not offer an apology but was accusatory. We left and had to stay at a hotel. Now we are out money for this AND a hotel.
4.0
The property is a good location to the beach. You can view the beach from the patio. The interior was a little dated, but functional. Be sure to bring your own chairs and beach gear. Nothing provided.
3.0
Great location, nice deck. Had a large mildew odor. Vents were very dirty. No blender. Door handle was very loose. Noisy along the main road. But overall was a nice place. Probably not stay there again tho.
4.0
Perfect location. Close to the beach.
4.0
It's a great property but the management is not local. We reported a small issue and were supposed to hear from someone local and were never contacted.
5.0
Great ocean view and access. Will be back.
5.0
Great ocean view and access. Will be back.
5.0
Todo estuvo genial limpio amplio camas muy cómodas y limpias baños muy cómodos y limpio y quiero Regresar otra ves
5.0
This house is perfect for a small group (5-6). It’s close to the beach and was set up perfectly. We had a great time with our grandkids. We also rented a golf cart which was an added plus!!
5.0
The beach was so close and could watch the waves in the evening. The Cottage had awesome air conditioning! The beds were very comfortable! It had everything we needed! The only thing I would change we be to update decor. We will be back soon!
5.0
This cottage was great...great view of the ocean and easy beach access to walk to which is reason we chose this one. Clean and had pretty much everything we needed. Will send a few suggestions to the owner to make it even better but nothing that wasn't there was not super essential. Decor was eclectic. Twin bed mattress was hard but other two were fine. Since it's right off one of the main beach access roads the traffic was constant but not too bad. Noise level around was okay considering there was a lot of commotion on Friday and Saturday nights but that's expected in the summer at a beach house. We slept just fine with sound machines. Didn't keep my 4 or 9 year old up. Would rent this one again!
10.0
We loved this house and the decor! Everything was so very easy in the home and the location to the water was fantastic! We so enjoyed sitting on the deck at night with a view of the ocean and the cool breeze! We had such a relaxing time at this beautifully home with stained glass lamps and fans! We will be coming back!
5.0
We loved this place! Super clean. So close to beach. Kids had a blast. Will be planning another trip soon :)
4.0
Home is very nice, needed some dusting and wipe down, the hall bathroom the shower curtain had a smell, master bath toilet room had a urine smell, need more towels, our stay was 2 nights and we each had one set of towels. We went to the beach many times and had to take more showers than normal. Need a dust pan to pick up trash. Bedroom with the 2 beds , the TV did not work. This that they can offer early checkin, I did take advantage of the late checkout. Overall the decor was welcoming, access was easy, view of the beach, short walk to the beach. I will stay again!
5.0
We loved this house and the decor! Everything was so very easy in the home and the location to the water was fantastic! We so enjoyed sitting on the deck at night with a view of the ocean and the cool breeze! We had such a relaxing time at this beautifully home with stained glass lamps and fans! We will be coming back!
4.0
Great location
Home is very nice, needed some dusting and wipe down, the hall bathroom the shower curtain had a smell, master bath toilet room had a urine smell, need more towels, our stay was 2 nights and we each had one set of towels. We went to the beach many times and had to take more showers than normal. Need a dust pan to pick up trash. Bedroom with the 2 beds , the TV did not work. This that they can offer early checkin, I did take advantage of the late checkout. Overall the decor was welcoming, access was easy, view of the beach, short walk to the beach. I will stay again!
4.0
Comfortable and clean. Stair’s are very steep so elderly guest may have a hard time getting up and down them but I think most of the post “IKE” Proporties are built that way. It didn’t keep us from having a great time.
4.0
Fun time
Comfortable and clean. Stair’s are very steep so elderly guest may have a hard time getting up and down them but I think most of the post “IKE” Proporties are built that way. It didn’t keep us from having a great time.
1.0
The rental was amazing for the proximity it was to the beach, but the house smelt like mildew and more than likely has a serious mold problem. The smell was mainly coming from the guest bedroom carpet. This was also advertised as a 3 bedroom, there is 100% no 3rd bedroom. This is only a 2bedroom house. Very disappointed in the false advertising as it left a family member astray on the couch and we also had to leave the windows open all night due to the mildew smell, which did not block out the partying/fighting happening next door. Would not recommend for families, especially with small children.
5.0
The home was very nice and clean and it had a GREAT view. We totally enjoyed our stay.
1.0
Great view, awful experience
The rental was amazing for the proximity it was to the beach, but the house smelt like mildew and more than likely has a serious mold problem. The smell was mainly coming from the guest bedroom carpet. This was also advertised as a 3 bedroom, there is 100% no 3rd bedroom. This is only a 2bedroom house. Very disappointed in the false advertising as it left a family member astray on the couch and we also had to leave the windows open all night due to the mildew smell, which did not block out the partying/fighting happening next door. Would not recommend for families, especially with small children.
5.0
Great location
The home was very nice and clean and it had a GREAT view. We totally enjoyed our stay.
4.0
Great location to access the beach and the home was clean. It would be great great if the check out hours would change to 11am instead of 10am. But, overall we had a good time.
4.0
T Carter
Great location to access the beach and the home was clean. It would be great great if the check out hours would change to 11am instead of 10am. But, overall we had a good time.
4.0
I enjoyed my stay at this home. I work and study around the clock and brought my laptop, but did not pay attention to the fact that WiFi and cable was not included. So bring a hotspot! Though this house is directly on the beach access road, I enjoyed watching the waves and seeing guests and locals travel to the beach. There were ample amounts of pots, dishes and silverware that made meal time enjoyable. I couldn’t get the lights in the living room to turn on but the lamps worked fine! House was very clean and comfortable. Looking forward to staying again.
4.0
Nice Stay
I enjoyed my stay at this home. I work and study around the clock and brought my laptop, but did not pay attention to the fact that WiFi and cable was not included. So bring a hotspot! Though this house is directly on the beach access road, I enjoyed watching the waves and seeing guests and locals travel to the beach. There were ample amounts of pots, dishes and silverware that made meal time enjoyable. I couldn’t get the lights in the living room to turn on but the lamps worked fine! House was very clean and comfortable. Looking forward to staying again.
4.0
We stayed here in March and had no problems with the cleanliness. There was dried food on the utensils, greasy substances on bowls and what looked like feces on the bathroom wall by the shower in front bathroom. When we were here in March the master bathroom had a sign that said it was being repaired not to use. This time it said it was “safe” to use. However the shower rod was broken and fell on my head 2 times trying to get it to stay up so this shower could not be used.
Also there were no pot holders and there were in March.
4.0
Clean
We stayed here in March and had no problems with the cleanliness. There was dried food on the utensils, greasy substances on bowls and what looked like feces on the bathroom wall by the shower in front bathroom. When we were here in March the master bathroom had a sign that said it was being repaired not to use. This time it said it was “safe” to use. However the shower rod was broken and fell on my head 2 times trying to get it to stay up so this shower could not be used.
Also there were no pot holders and there were in March.
4.0
The cottage is nice, clean, and comfy. We were close to the beach and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking items.
4.0
Nice place, comfy
The cottage is nice, clean, and comfy. We were close to the beach and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking items.
4.0
The best amenity for this cottage was the location. Here is the good and not so good:
Good:
Location- 3rd house back from the beach- so a very easy walk.
View- A fantastic view from the balcony, where you have a great breeze and sound of the ocean waves.
Layout- House layout was open and space utilization made the house seem larger than the actual size.
Kitchen- The kitchen was well stocked, even providing a crock pot.
Washer/Dryer- It was great having a washer/dryer, very convenient!
Recliners- The 2 recliners in the living area were very comfy!
Living room- There was lots of seating and a nice TV in the living room (although the style of the furnishings did not match at all- seems like they put in whatever left over furniture the owner had).
AC- The AC worked wonderfully and we enjoyed a nice cool home after a day at the beach.
Not so good:
Noise- House is located on is a main public access road, so even on weekdays- there was quite a bitt of traffic. The house 2 doors down was a perpetual party- lots of loud music, at least 6 vehicles blocking lane (making dangerous to walk to the beach). They also set off LARGE fireworks every night.
Broken beds- the 2 beds in one room BOTH had the bottom leg on one side broken, causing both beds to lean at an awkward angle.
Eating- There was no dining table-just an island with bar stools. Not a problem for us- but if you prefer a table, there is not one.
Linens- Although the mattresses were not too bad- the linens were lake sand paper. Very cheap and rough. I would have brought my own linens if I had known.
Deck furniture- There were 2 nice deck chairs, but the other chairs provided were old and broken- since the deck is the best part of the property- I would add more seating and maybe a dining table.
Smoke alarm- The smoke alarm was beeping constantly, and there was no replacement battery provided. We finally had to just disconnect the alarm and put it in a kitchen drawer.
We texted the management company about the broken beds and smoke alarm when we got there, but did not receive a reply. We have received emails from the management company requesting we leave a review- but to leave a review, you had to create an account (not interested in doing that).
Although there were many good things about this house, we would not rent again (as a family group with kids) due to the noise and sad condition of beds/linens. If you are a college group wanting a party house- this would be perfect!
4.0
Great location-perfect for a party house
The best amenity for this cottage was the location. Here is the good and not so good:
Good:
Location- 3rd house back from the beach- so a very easy walk.
View- A fantastic view from the balcony, where you have a great breeze and sound of the ocean waves.
Layout- House layout was open and space utilization made the house seem larger than the actual size.
Kitchen- The kitchen was well stocked, even providing a crock pot.
Washer/Dryer- It was great having a washer/dryer, very convenient!
Recliners- The 2 recliners in the living area were very comfy!
Living room- There was lots of seating and a nice TV in the living room (although the style of the furnishings did not match at all- seems like they put in whatever left over furniture the owner had).
AC- The AC worked wonderfully and we enjoyed a nice cool home after a day at the beach.
Not so good:
Noise- House is located on is a main public access road, so even on weekdays- there was quite a bitt of traffic. The house 2 doors down was a perpetual party- lots of loud music, at least 6 vehicles blocking lane (making dangerous to walk to the beach). They also set off LARGE fireworks every night.
Broken beds- the 2 beds in one room BOTH had the bottom leg on one side broken, causing both beds to lean at an awkward angle.
Eating- There was no dining table-just an island with bar stools. Not a problem for us- but if you prefer a table, there is not one.
Linens- Although the mattresses were not too bad- the linens were lake sand paper. Very cheap and rough. I would have brought my own linens if I had known.
Deck furniture- There were 2 nice deck chairs, but the other chairs provided were old and broken- since the deck is the best part of the property- I would add more seating and maybe a dining table.
Smoke alarm- The smoke alarm was beeping constantly, and there was no replacement battery provided. We finally had to just disconnect the alarm and put it in a kitchen drawer.
We texted the management company about the broken beds and smoke alarm when we got there, but did not receive a reply. We have received emails from the management company requesting we leave a review- but to leave a review, you had to create an account (not interested in doing that).
Although there were many good things about this house, we would not rent again (as a family group with kids) due to the noise and sad condition of beds/linens. If you are a college group wanting a party house- this would be perfect!
5.0
We loved our stay at the Crystal Cottage! The home was very clean, had all kitchen utensils I needed for our stay and perfect location!!
5.0
Great vacation home
We loved our stay at the Crystal Cottage! The home was very clean, had all kitchen utensils I needed for our stay and perfect location!!
5.0
The house is comfortable and well-equipped. The covered deck is a great hangout,
5.0
We loved our stay at the Crystal Cottage! The home was very clean, had all kitchen utensils I needed for our stay and perfect location!!
2.0
Please see review on Vacasa review. Several items need addressed.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Bolivar Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Bolivar Peninsula is £238 per night. This rental is £118 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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