The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View
House in Bolivar Peninsula, TX
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Crystal Beach on Port Bolivar is your premier destination for swimming, boating, crabbing, seashell gathering, and lounging on the beach. And, you will be in the center of it all at this immaculate, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home!
The drive-on beach is just a couple blocks away, a 2 minute drive from your door, the ultimate day in the sand and sun is just a stone's throw away!
This 2017 build home features a welcoming open concept living room and state-of-the-art kitchen. A lofty balcony is elevated to maximize water and Galveston views. A cargo lift is available to help with carrying the gear to the 2nd floor. The ground floor patio is shaded and boasts a tiki bar, picnic table, grills (gas and charcoal) outdoor rinse-off shower, and is perfect for gathering with family and friends. Want more friends and family to join you? Check out The Pelican's Perch, just two doors down (Sleeps 12+, pets w restrictions) or Yeatha's Oasis is kitty-corner (Sleeps 8, no pets).
ABOUT THIS HOUSE
The open-plan living area with beach style decor is a perfect spot to relax with family and friends. A leather L-shaped sofa and five chairs offer plenty of seating for eight. Screen your favorite films on the 55" Smart TV or grab a board game from the home's library for a night of friendly competition. A rotating library of books is also available to read, as you rest and recharge. Feel free to take one and leave one!
Soak up the Crystal Beach sunshine on the elevated balcony with several glimpses of the gulf, with seating for eight and sweeping views of the seaside Bolivar Peninsula neighborhood, and gaze nightly at the city lights of Galveston.
Hosting a barbecue is a breeze on the shaded ground-floor patio, where both a gas/charcoal combo grill and a Weber charcoal grill await. Mix the perfect cocktail at the tiki bar and dine at the built-in picnic table.
The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and every gadget you can imagine...from griddles to crock pots and more, to aide in preparing dinner for your group. Enjoy a casual meal at the dining table for six or take your meal out to the covered deck, where you can find additional seating for eight.
In the large master suite, you will find a king bed, Smart TV, dresser, desk w chair, closet, and en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. The spacious second bedroom includes a queen bed, Smart TV, dresser and closet with ample storage. In the closet you will find additional equipment for the little's: a pack-n-play, inflatable toddler bed and a booster highchair.
Kids will rush to claim their bunk in the third bedroom, with two twin-over-full bunks. Decorated in fun colorful patterns, this is the perfect cheery spot for sleepovers or streaming late-night movies on the Smart TV. An additional Q-size mattress is located in the closet.
An additional full bath is convenient to the second and third bedrooms. Keep your beach towels fresh with a stack washer/dryer tucked into the dedicated laundry space. You can park up to 3 vehicles in the driveway and complimentary Wi-Fi is provided. There is no cable at this property, so bring your personal codes for Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, so you can enjoy streaming your favorite shows.
THE LOCATION
Bustling Crystal Beach offers 7 miles of gorgeous waterfront and is home to the famous Texas Crab Festival and Topless Jeep Weekend. Plan your visit for May to catch these celebrations of sun, sand, and the state's best crabbing.
With gulf beaches just 5-10 minutes by foot from your door, you can spend days splashing in the waves and evenings relaxing on your balcony. Savor a plate of fresh seafood at Stingaree Restaurant & Marina (more casual), or Steve's Landing (more upscale), just 10 minutes away, and gaze out on Galveston Bay as you dine.
Information on the local cuisine and activities can be found in the guest book located in the home or via a Google search.
The drive-on beach is just a couple blocks away, a 2 minute drive from your door, the ultimate day in the sand and sun is just a stone's throw away!
This 2017 build home features a welcoming open concept living room and state-of-the-art kitchen. A lofty balcony is elevated to maximize water and Galveston views. A cargo lift is available to help with carrying the gear to the 2nd floor. The ground floor patio is shaded and boasts a tiki bar, picnic table, grills (gas and charcoal) outdoor rinse-off shower, and is perfect for gathering with family and friends. Want more friends and family to join you? Check out The Pelican's Perch, just two doors down (Sleeps 12+, pets w restrictions) or Yeatha's Oasis is kitty-corner (Sleeps 8, no pets).
ABOUT THIS HOUSE
The open-plan living area with beach style decor is a perfect spot to relax with family and friends. A leather L-shaped sofa and five chairs offer plenty of seating for eight. Screen your favorite films on the 55" Smart TV or grab a board game from the home's library for a night of friendly competition. A rotating library of books is also available to read, as you rest and recharge. Feel free to take one and leave one!
Soak up the Crystal Beach sunshine on the elevated balcony with several glimpses of the gulf, with seating for eight and sweeping views of the seaside Bolivar Peninsula neighborhood, and gaze nightly at the city lights of Galveston.
Hosting a barbecue is a breeze on the shaded ground-floor patio, where both a gas/charcoal combo grill and a Weber charcoal grill await. Mix the perfect cocktail at the tiki bar and dine at the built-in picnic table.
The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and every gadget you can imagine...from griddles to crock pots and more, to aide in preparing dinner for your group. Enjoy a casual meal at the dining table for six or take your meal out to the covered deck, where you can find additional seating for eight.
In the large master suite, you will find a king bed, Smart TV, dresser, desk w chair, closet, and en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. The spacious second bedroom includes a queen bed, Smart TV, dresser and closet with ample storage. In the closet you will find additional equipment for the little's: a pack-n-play, inflatable toddler bed and a booster highchair.
Kids will rush to claim their bunk in the third bedroom, with two twin-over-full bunks. Decorated in fun colorful patterns, this is the perfect cheery spot for sleepovers or streaming late-night movies on the Smart TV. An additional Q-size mattress is located in the closet.
An additional full bath is convenient to the second and third bedrooms. Keep your beach towels fresh with a stack washer/dryer tucked into the dedicated laundry space. You can park up to 3 vehicles in the driveway and complimentary Wi-Fi is provided. There is no cable at this property, so bring your personal codes for Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, so you can enjoy streaming your favorite shows.
THE LOCATION
Bustling Crystal Beach offers 7 miles of gorgeous waterfront and is home to the famous Texas Crab Festival and Topless Jeep Weekend. Plan your visit for May to catch these celebrations of sun, sand, and the state's best crabbing.
With gulf beaches just 5-10 minutes by foot from your door, you can spend days splashing in the waves and evenings relaxing on your balcony. Savor a plate of fresh seafood at Stingaree Restaurant & Marina (more casual), or Steve's Landing (more upscale), just 10 minutes away, and gaze out on Galveston Bay as you dine.
Information on the local cuisine and activities can be found in the guest book located in the home or via a Google search.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX
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Reviews
10.0
We enjoyed the convenient location close to restaurants, the dollar store and the beach. We were delighted with multiple conveniences on the property such as cargo lift, beach toys, grill and sun screen. Owner was friendly and helpful.
10.0
The cabin was great.
10.0
M family and I loved our stay here! The house is beautiful, pretty close to the water, and we definitely want to come back!
10.0
Beautiful property well maintained and really exceeded expectations. It accommodated my entire family. We enjoyed our stay and I’d rent again
10.0
We stayed for eight days and seven nights and rotated out friends and family and time for us as a couple and some alone time. When we arrived has several maintenance issues that needed to be addressed quickly. Had quick response and issues were fixed.
Great neighborhood and close to the beach. Felt safe in the area. Great places to eat nearby.
Water park located close to home. Would highly recommend to others.
10.0
Out of all our vacations I will have to say this was the best host we've had. They thought of everything even an apple slicer. It was an amazing stay and we will for sure be staying here again.
10.0
We loved this house! The furniture was comfortable and we all had room to breathe. The location was perfect as we came for a concert at Margaritaville. Having the lift to transport our supplies and luggage was the icing on the cake!
10.0
We planned this last minute trip to the beach. It was easy to book and the host was very responsive!
10.0
Loved all of the amenities and the coziness of the house. Suited my family perfectly.
10.0
We had a good time! Everything was very clean and cute!
10.0
We were impressed with the clean, well-kept property. The decor was nice and the kitchen stocked very nicely with needed dishes, utensils, cookware, etc. We were really happy to have the cargo lift!
10.0
Very clean furniture is very nice neighborhood is very quiet. House is very stocked if you happen to forget anything. Checkin and checkout is painless and the owners are as nice as can be. The neighborhood is very nice and quiet the deck is perfect for watching sun rise and set. Can’t say enough thank you so much for having us.
10.0
This house was perfect. Had everything you would need.
10.0
This place is a gem! The MOST comfortable beds, hands down!! The BEST kitchen setup of any rental home. Easy access to the beach with donuts, groceries, restaurants, and souvenirs close by.
We had so much fun to watch the "parade" of golf carts heading to/from the beach from the upper deck. And the most amazing sunrises! A birdwatchers heaven sipping coffee from the upper deck at sunrise. (And if you don't claim to be a birdwatcher, dont be surprised if you become one once you see them up close in flight.)
We had a small hiccup during our stay, and the host was super quick to respond with with a solution.
Here's a few of our fave places close by:
Bolivar Flatts: sunsets
Tia Juanita's: dinner
Harold's: coffee, fishing license/gear, and local "men's club" trash talk
The BIG store: groceries/hardware/souvenirs and entertaining security door greeter
Dannay's Donuts: cinnamon sugar cake donut
Bolivar Escape Room: escape the heat for an hour of fun puzzle solving with your crew.
We'll see you next summer!!
10.0
Thank you for letting us enjoy your home.. The house was very clean and cozy.. Loved the location to the beach and local restaurants.. Will recommend to my friends and family..
10.0
Fully stocked and close to beach. Peaceful mornings on the patio watching birds. Loved this home away from home.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay. Owners were quick to respond. Everything was exactly as expected. Walking distance to the beach. Restaurants close by were great! Definitely recommend this home.
10.0
This is the MOST stocked VRBO I have ever stayed in! They literally had everything you could need. All the spices, foil, bags, beach toys and even sunscreen!! The book of things to do in the area was very helpful. The host was extremely responsive and the place was very clean and easy to find. We would love to stay here again!!
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The Galveston ferry was a nightmare, but that’s normal (1-2 hour wait times every day).
10.0
It was a great stay for the family! It is very conveniently located to anything and everything we would need. The property itself was clean and very well maintained.
10.0
The house was great. Would stay there again
10.0
Beautiful house and a great location near everything you might need. Host is very helpful.
10.0
We always enjoy our stay here!!! Thank you for providing an amazing comfy home, see you in October.
10.0
Property was very clean and exactly as listed!
10.0
The house was perfect in a perfect location. It had everything we needed. The host was very friendly and answered all of our questions. Will definitely be staying here again in the future.
10.0
A group of us stayed here for my friends birthday weekend and it was an excellent experience from check-in to check-out! Clean home, plenty of beds and nice amenities!
10.0
This is a clean nicely decorated cabin with all the amenities. Location was perfect
10.0
We loved our stay at the Sea Turtle! Beds and sheets were great! House was very clean! The cargo lift was a plus! We loved spending time on the deck in the mornings. Kitchen was fully stocked. Hoping to stay again! Mavis and Karissa were wonderful hosts!
10.0
Very welcoming atmosphere and great proximity to the beach.
10.0
Mavis was very friendly and has an absolutely beautiful home. I emailed about a few things that i thought she should be aware of and she answered and was awesome!!@
8.0
Just a quick golf cart trip to the beach. The house was very nice and felt like home! I definitely recommend paying for the cargo lift it was a huge benefit! The master bedroom surprisingly had a comfortable bed! Our friends that rented down the street were complaining their beds were hard and squeaking! We were surely thankful that wasn’t us! Only downside is the property contact is incorrect- the gentleman it tells you to reach out to politely called me to tell me he is wrongfully listed and gets several calls a month. Hopefully VRBO can fix that for future renters and the poor guy getting calls!
10.0
My family all had the best time. House was great, very clean and all the amenities. Great communication from the owner, prompt check-in information and lots of information on things to do in the area. Very relaxing and quiet location. Definitely recommend!
10.0
Very enjoyable property owner answered questions quickly! Excellent experience
10.0
This beach home was perfect. We had 2 families of 4, and we all had the perfect space to sleep. This Beach home was clean and well equipped with items we needed to cook store food clean up afterwards. The owner was so awesome answering any questions I may have had. Definitely 5 star treatment!
10.0
The house was well equipped with everthing promised. Lots of kitchen spices, and gadgets, beach toys, pack N play, washer, dryer, and toiletries, sunblock, etc. Cold AC!
It is beautifully decorated and fit all of us beautifully. Mave was very responsive to our questions. Our only concern was the abundance of mosquitos (probably because of the water that runs along side the house). It was impossible to try and enjoy the bbq/grill or play downstairs games. Nothing the owners can control, but do consider if you have children. An adult could use lots of bug spray that was also provided. After sleeping on the bunk beds, I would consider the mattresses more for children. They are real soft and sink to the baseboards. The house is close enough to load up and be at the beach in a couple minutes. The beach area was peaceful and clean. The street the house is on was quiet and not much traffic. We had a great time and will definately be back. It's a beautiful home with kind attentive owners.
10.0
This property was exactly as described. Clean, well stocked, and an easy golf cart ride to the beach. Owner was responsive and it was a great stay for our low key family getaway.
10.0
The Sea Turtle was so comfortable and clean. Lots of amenities. Communication was easy and fast! It was a 5 minute walk to the beach.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and with in walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed playing some of the family games that were at the house. We had trouble unlocking the the front door at check in but the owner responded really quickly and helped us figure it out.
8.0
July 2022
This was a good place to vacation with your family.
10.0
Beach Fun
The house was super nice. It had all the amenities listed & more. We has 2 adults & 6 teenagers & we all slept comfortably. The soap, shampoo & conditioner in both showers was so convenient. The location was great only minutes from the house. We rented golf carts from JuJu Vibes for the day which was right around the corner from the house. Everyone had so much fun. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much. One of the best vacations we've had.
8.0
Nice house
We like the property! We just had a longer time to get in because the door code did not work. Property owner was responsive except that she was in an event that day. Over all, we had a fun time!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bolivar Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Bolivar Peninsula is R 5,448 per night. This rental is R 1,250 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View. 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 The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View. Enjoy the water!
Is The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Sea Turtle, Family and Dog Friendly, Cargo Lift, Crystal Beach TX Ocean View?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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