Close your eyes. You're on a covered deck, cold drink in hand, the Gulf breeze coming through -- and the sand is half a block away. No ferry lines, no Galveston crowds. Just a bright, modern beach house where your whole crew (dog included) can spread out, unplug, and remember what a real Gulf Coast getaway is supposed to feel like.

Crystal Blue sits half a block from the Gulf on the Bolivar Peninsula -- drive straight in, no ferry required. Three bedrooms, two baths, sleeps 12.

LIVING AND KITCHEN
Open-concept living with vaulted wood-plank ceilings, plush sectional, and 75" smart TV. The kitchen is stocked for real cooking -- full appliances (fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher), all the cookware, and coffee two ways (drip and K-Cup).

SLEEPING
Master bedroom: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Two sets of twin bunk beds (sleeps 4)
Additional: Two twin roll-away beds in master closet -- total capacity 12

BATHROOMS
Bathroom 1: Stand-up shower
Bathroom 2: Tub/shower combo

OUTDOORS
Wraparound covered deck with ceiling fans and real outdoor seating. Private cedar-built outdoor shower -- fully enclosed, open sky above. Full-size charcoal grill, gas grill, picnic table, and free parking on the property.

GUEST ACCESS
Full private use of the entire home -- all bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, and the deck. Beach is a 5-minute walk (half a block west). A unique feature of the Texas Gulf Coast: you can also drive your vehicle directly onto the sand.

PET POLICY
Pets welcome. $118 pet fee per stay. Guests are responsible for any damage or additional cleaning caused by pets. Please clean up after your pet.

ESSENTIALS PROVIDED
Toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher pods.

DAMAGE WAIVER
Your stay includes a Damage Waiver covering up to $3,000 of accidental damage to furniture, fixtures, and appliances -- as long as it's reported before checkout.

THINGS TO DO NEARBY
27 miles of driveable beach -- fishing, surfing, beachcombing for shells and driftwood. Historic Fort Travis bunkers with Ship Channel views. Jetty and deep-sea fishing, crabbing, golf cart rentals, birdwatching sanctuaries. Short ferry ride to Galveston for Moody Gardens and the historic district.

ANNUAL EVENTS
Texas Crab Festival, Mardi Gras Parade, Golf Cart Poker Run, summer beach concerts.