From Minnesota and the 18hr drive (straight thru) Check in/easy. Upon walking in everything was clean and neat. Kids bedrooms were good except for we had to search for the tv remotes when we did find them they had no batteries in them. Linens and toiletries adequately stocked and kitchen had everything you needed except a manual can opener. Only bad thing about the house was my husband is 6’4” and the top of the fridge was terrible. outside the deck was huge and the wooden chairs were comfortable for relaxing when not at beach. The second day we were there we walked down to the beach and it was packed but surprisingly the ppl on the beach were very friendly about us setting up next to them. The water was actually a little to warm but what’d ya do. We reserved the house over 9 months before our trip and we knew we couldn’t get a refund one month before our trip and found out that hurricane Beryl was on its way. So on our way down we watched and found hurricane beryl was supposed to turn into a tropical depression and hit. Well after our our first full day on the beach the next day was confirmed a hurricane was coming and that day was cloudy and water was too choppy. We kept getting alerts on our phones and we’re didn’t know the procedures for the peninsula host Mark instead of communicating thru Vrbo he gave us his personal number to keep us updated. We rode it out. An experience for sure. We lost power and Mark refunded us our last 3 days. Mark is a great host.

We had a nice family vacation here on Crystal Beach. Comfy home with lots of seating and room for 10-12. The beach is quite with room to have your spot. Kitchen is fully stocked do bring extra towels. Bring your own beach supplies none are provided. Some of the kitchen equipment is a little used but we made do. Get in before sundown those mosquitoes are no joke!

My family had a great time at this lovely house. It has some great features that as an experienced beach house renter, you don’t always get. It has a large deck that my toddlers enjoyed playing on and the adults loved to hang out on in the evenings. It also has way more parking space than other houses. My family members all arrived separately in 5 vehicles, plus a trailer for a golf cart and we had plenty of room. It doesn’t have houses directly on either side of it, so the views and privacy are great, while you have beach front views. The only cons I would say are that there did not appear to be any pantry space available (all cabinets were filled with pots/pans or spices) so we kept all non refrigerated food on the floor or counters. Also, I haven’t checked to see if pics of the grill have been updated since I last checked, but if you wish to grill, bring a portable. The grill is not functional.

We loved this property! We brought our 4, 3, and 18month old kids. The deck was awesome, the fans in each room were great, and the kitchen was well stocked! We hope to stay again next year! Highly recommend for families!

We had a great time at this beach house. The house is large and in a great location. Mark responded promptly to any questions we had. Loved the large deck. Would recommend for family gatherings.

We had the best time, house was clean and had everything we needed. Loved setting on the deck when we were not on the beach. The only this bad I have to say is they need to replace the kitchen chairs. Other then that it was fantastic.

PERFECT! Everything. Location, home, amenities and communication with property owner. We had an amazing week with our family. Comfy, clean, well appointed and convenient to anything needed. Truly felt like "home". We all can't wait until June 2025!

We've stayed in beach houses in the area before but this one had the best location and space for all of us to be together; from the large deck to the spacious living room. The only drawback is that there is not a 50-amp hook up like shown in the pictures. It was replaced with a 110v outlet so our friends could not hook up their RV while visiting. But that worked out since the mosquitos were so bad on the lower level. Other than that, we can't complain. We booked it for the same time next year!

The property was perfect and the view was spectacular. The host was always responsive to questions. The only issue we had was navigating the ferry. Apparently, the ferry service was down to a few boats so we frequently had to wait up to 2 hours to get to the island.

We won't ever be able to beach any other way. Front row beach access is a game changer. House was amazing! Porch was amazing! We loved it so much that my in-laws booked it again on October!

We needed a place to gather family to celebrate an 80th birthday. This spot was absolutely perfect - plenty of space to spread out. Exactly as described on the website. Highly recommend to anyone planning a big group in Galveston.

We loved our stay at the most perfect location! We enjoyed a community parade right from the deck, and walked down to the beach. It is so convenient. Thanks for a wonderful weekend!

03-22-2024 to 03-25-2024 We really enjoyed our stay at "WaterHouse". The cabin was nice and comfortable. We over packed! Everything we brought was already available. The beds were comfortable. The location is perfect! The morning sunrise is breathtaking! We all enjoyed gathering outside each morning to watch the sunrise. Even the small children were mesmerized by the beautiful masterpiece. The weather was cold and windy but the cabin made our trip worth it. There wasn't anything to do on the Peninsula due to the time of year. I was surprised because it was spring break for some. We visited Galveston a few times. We stayed in mostly and played games. It was a great experience in spite of not being able to enjoy the beach. Next time -I will be mindful of scheduling our future trip for "in season".

Perfect location. Had everything we needed. No stress. No hassle. Great stay.

There is never a bad time to go to the beach, but I think Christmas might be our n ew favorite! This house was perfect for our family, the deck was incredible. I never wanted to come inside! Highly recommend!

The house was very nice. Everything was clean and the kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed it. We had a problem with the code to get in the house. It was not printed out correctly so we contacted the host. He sent the correct code. We only got half our deposit back because the lift broke. Everything went up the cargo lift and down just fine. The last trip was a bag of trash and the lift stopped working. We were told we used it improperly. We tried contacting the host again with no response.

This beautiful beachfront property did not disappoint! It was perfect for our family weekend getaway. Very clean, spacious living room with seating for the entire family. The Open floor plan made it so easy to entertain everyone. We are looking forward to booking it again for next family gathering.

My friends and I had a blast staying at the property. The place was clean and tidy when we arrived. The deck was the best part being right on the beach. Would 10/10 recommend the place.

We had a lovely time

This property is amazing! So much so, it’s our third time staying here! We can’t wait to come back!

We had a good time at this beach cabin. Stayed sep 14-17 3 storms came in we still had power there. No problems with anything. Beach front views sun rise and sun sets were amazing to watch. Good neighborhood to rent in oneday ill return again. I appreciate the stay. More like a contractors retreat that i paid for workers to enjoy with family but all friends Easy communication with the owner

Fantastic. We will try to rent again next year . Great location !

Well worth the money! Excellent views, gorgeous property, and very spacey and comfortable living quarters. The updates to the house are spot on! The beds are comfy and the bamboo pillows are to not go unnoticed. As a matter of fact, I’m ordering a pair for our bed. This is property is perfect and a must stay!

We really enjoyed our stay the past weekend. We had plenty of room and the porch was awesome. I do not think we will ever rent another place without a cargo lift. WONDERFUL. 2 minor issues were that the AC struggled some specifically in the master bedroom. There could be more shade on the upstairs porch, again minors issues. We would definitely rent this place again.

Property is in a great location, right on the beach. It is 4 bedrooms but there doesn’t seem to be air conditioning flow in 3 of them. It is not 3 bathrooms, it’s 2 bathrooms + an outdoor shower. If everything goes well and you do not need to interact with homeowner should be fine, however in our case we lost power for 12 hours during a 100+ degree heat advisory. 4 of the people in our group left the property. I wrote the homeowner to ask for a refund/discount on the duration of the stay without power and was met with skeptical questions and the threat of a lawsuit should an unfavorable review be posted. He did offer to cover spoiled food but then when I provided the dollar amount, stopped responding. I would never rent from this person again. Pros: ⁃ right on the beach ⁃ Great deck out back ⁃ Washer / dryer on site work great Cons ⁃ Not 3 bathrooms. 2 full baths + outdoor shower ⁃ Air conditioning in 3 of the bedrooms doesn’t seem to flow. Box fans are provided in those rooms ⁃ The ceiling fan cannot be used in the bunk room if top bunk is used (safety - if person sits up they’ll be at risk of being hit) adding to lack of air flow ⁃ Homeowner is combative / disrespectful ⁃ Place is overall a little rundown - missing window treatments, furniture looks a little older

It’s become our tradition and this was the perfect house. Location was amazing - able to watch the family from the porch. Host was great to communicate with and everything was exactly as listed. May have found the perfect house.

Wonderful house for a beach get away. House was perfect for our family and friends, clean and spacious! We enjoyed time at the beach and having a beautiful HUGE deck to enjoy the evening watching all the beach activities.

This house is in a perfect location! The living and kitchen area are very spacious and open. The porch area is huge and provides a fabulous view. The lift and outside shower are huge assets to this property.

Overall great vrbo beach home. Large home great deck and an amazing outdoor elevator for luggage but it was not operational which after some inspection figured out the issues and fixed it ….it was a huge help instead of taking gear upstairs. The only issue which was huge disappointment was “the grill” which was not even usable. That must be addressed for future guests.

The house and location were awesome! We’ve stayed at other properties in Crystal Beach and this one beat the others by far. The inside is so roomy, the vaulted ceilings really make it feel big. The beds were comfortable. We spent most of our time on the deck and beach which is a very short stroll from the house. I would highly recommend this house for your beach stay.

We booked the water house for a family trip and had a wonderful time. House was clean and had enough space for all 12 of us without feeling like we were packed in. Location was perfect and really convenient when a kid needed to be taken back for a break or when we forgot something. Bathrooms were spacious and showers pressure was perfect after a long day at the beach. Beds were very comfortable. The big deck was perfect for watching the waves and enjoying the breeze when you need a break from the sand. We all loved the house and will absolutely book it again in the future.

You cannot beat the location of the house. The proximity to the beach made it easy to run back and grab something if we forgot it. Sitting on the patio at the end of the day made for great people watching as well. Check in was very easy. Listing was accurate. The beds were comfy but I would bring my own pillows as a few people did not like the ones provided (minor inconvenience). They recently installed a lift which was amazing when it came to hauling ice chests, food, and luggage up and down.