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Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30

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Priceless views from this gorgeous, beachfront retreat!
Wedding ceremony set up in front of the house.
One of many favorite spots. Sitting on the swing look out for water...
Beachfront house. A few steps to the ocean through a private walkway.
Plenty of space to gather and enjoy time with family and friends.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 30325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Crystal Beach, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Stingaree Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bed room 1 (Primary)

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bed room 2

2 Queen Beds

Bed room 3

2 Queen Beds

Bed room 4

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed room 5 (Teen room downstairs)

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Outdoor shower

Half Bath

Soap · Toilet

Out door shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30

Blue Marlin, this is a stunning and spacious coastal luxury beachfront, just few steps to the sand. You can relax and enjoy panoramic views, sound of the crashing waves of the ocean from the large deck. Cargo Lift, Ice Maker, beach equipment, hammocks, swings, and propane grill provided. This spectacular home is unique and spacious. Sleeps 18 in upstairs and Kids room downstairs sleeps up to 12.
** LINENS PROVIDED & BEDS MADE**
A perfect place for family together, wedding, church retreat, anniversary, reunion, or birthday party up to 120 guests.
WEDDINGS:
- Wedding ceremony: very convenient with a few steps by private walk-way to sand beach, beautiful spots with no obstruction for sunset or sunrise wedding ceremony.
- Wedding reception: covered concrete floor can hold up to 120 guests.
- Parking: free parking lot up to 15 spaces in front and 20+ on the dead-end street.
Wedding tables and chairs are available for rentals.
FURNITURE RENTAL: Wedding tables and chairs are available for rentals, please contact for availability.
Package #1: Wedding with up to 50 guests. 7 round tables, 50 chairs, four 6-feet rectangular tables for caterers, 4 ice coolers, a wedding arch with bases. White tablecloths included.
Package #2: Wedding with up to 80 guests. 10 round tables, 80 chairs, four 6-feet rectangular tables for caterers, 4 cocktail tables, 4 ice coolers, a wedding arch with bases. White tablecloths included.
Package #3: Wedding with up to 100 guests. 12 round tables, 100 chairs, four 6-feet rectangular tables for caterers, 4 cocktail tables, 4 ice coolers, a wedding arch with bases. White tablecloths included.
Package #4: Wedding with up to 120 guests. 15 round tables, 120 chairs, four 6-feet rectangular tables for caterers, 4 cocktail tables, 4 ice coolers, a wedding arch with bases. White tablecloths included.
Wedding Furniture Rental Prices:
- December, January and February: 50% off regular rates.
Pkg1: $300
Pkg2: $400
Pkg3: $500
Pkg4: $600
- March, April and November: 20% off regular rates.
Pkg1: $480
Pkg2: $640
Pkg3: $800
Pkg4: $960
- May, June, July, August, September, October: regular rates.
Pkg1: $600
Pkg2: $800
Pkg3: $1,000
Pkg4: $1,200

Note:
All white furniture and white tablecloths. 60 inches round tables, 6 feet rectangular folding tables, cedar wood wedding arch.
We have an option to add a golf cart to your stay with an additional fee. Please contact for availability.
Wedding Party: Lowering the volume around 11 PM and then turn it off or very low at midnight.
Please turn on the parking lights at the staircase at night.
- Golf cart Path nearby, 100 yards away. DO NOT run golf cart or ATV thru the dunes in front of the house. It's a state law.
All TVs are smart TVs, Bring Your Own Login.
Layout of Blue Marlin:
- Each bedroom with en-suite full bath and smart TV.
- Primary room: 1 king and 1 lounge chair with en-suite full bath. A jacuzzi hot tub, big shower, his and her sinks and a walk-in closet.
- Blue room: 2 queens with en-suite full bath.
- Green room: 2 queens with en-suite full bath.
- Red room (small kids with parent room): 1 full, 1 twin and 1 full over full bunk bed with en-suite full bath.
- Downstairs Loft: access from parking lot, near staircases. This room is designed for big kids with en-suite full bath and an outdoor shower nearby. 2 full over full bunk beds, 1 twin over twin bunk bed and a sofa bed. TV is just for games connection and a foosball table.
- Four folding mattresses.
- Living area: 2 large couches can sleep 2-4.
- Pack 'N Play: 1.
- 2 refrigerators, 2 built-in ovens, 1 washing and 2 dryers, 80 pounds icemaker.
- COFFEE: Keurig coffee maker and 50 K-Cups provided. Pour Over coffee maker and ground coffee provided.
- GAMES: 2 electronic games machines and a foosball table in the Loft.
- OUTDOORS: Beach equipment, beach toys, beach chairs. Corn-hole games.
- Golf Cart driving: please use golf cart path nearby (50 yards away). Do not drive over the dunes or private walk-way in front of the house. It's state law.

Property manager

Kevin Nguyen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lock the lift gate after use for safety
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dog allow with a pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside of the house

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 50 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Port of Galveston - 50 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Marlin, Luxury Beachfront Estate, Wedding Venue, Steps to Sea, Sleeps 30 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay in Crystal Beach
This was the best vacation we have ever had in Galveston/Crystal beach. We had our 10 year vow renewal here and it was beautiful! Kevin had thought of everything here. He had a plethora of supplies, cooking items, bedding, towels, beach toys and so much space. All of the kids and guests loved it.. He was so responsive from the start of the booking til the end of our stay. I can't wait to come back to enjoy this house again in the future without the stress of planning a second wedding! Kevin is the best host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaquawana Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable Christmas with family
We had our family Christmas at this beach house. Kevin was very pleasant quick to respond the house was beautiful and very spacious. The house is made up so beautifully it even has an additional section for the kids with pac man and other games inside of the little cabin. The house was very well organized with everything you could possibly need and cabinets nicely label of what the supplies were. The house was fully decorated with the Christmas tree and very well put together. Kevin will go the extra mile to make sure his guest are pleased and comfortable. My family was so pleased they rated this Christmas as the best Christmas EVER!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best WEDDING WEEKEND EVER
I recently stayed at the Blue Marlin for my wedding weekend, and it was truly a dream come true. From the very first call with Kevin, his communication was top-tier—better than any wedding venue I had previously contacted. I was having a hard time finding the perfect place, but the moment I saw the Blue Marlin, I knew it had to be where I would celebrate the best day of my life. Kevin was exceptional in every way and made me feel confident in my decision. The house itself is absolutely gorgeous, and there was plenty of space for everyone to relax and feel at home. Our guests were able to enjoy lunch, take naps, and simply soak in the beauty of the beach. Kevin’s vendor recommendations were spot-on, and the fact that he provided tables, chairs, and linens was a huge plus. He went above and beyond to accommodate me, even when I was a stressed-out bride. While Kevin’s helpfulness truly sold me on the place, the view and overall experience were just as incredible. The house had everything we needed, and our guests who flew in from out of state couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful the house and location were. I can’t thank Kevin enough for helping make my wedding weekend such a success. Highly recommend! We were so impressed with our stay at the Blue Marlin during our wedding weekend that we’re already planning to return next year for our one-year anniversary! It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beach with all of our family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
It is a beautiful house and property. We had a small issue on first day but Kevin took care of it so quick that everything went wonderful! We will and are going to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great wedding venue
Worked great for our family and friends. Everything was there that we needed. Had 65 people for our celebration, plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family getaway
I rented this property for myself and four of my children, their spouses,and 10 grandchildren. The first thing i have to say is that the owner, Kevin, is the NICEST GUY EVER! The house is beautiful and equipped with everything you could possibly need. The kitchen has every appliance you could possibly need, plenty of dishes and even most spices you would need. There are 2 refrigerators and a beverage fridge as well. Really check out the house before you go shopping. The weather did not cooperate for us as it rained a lot. We didn't let that stop us. We still had a lot of fun on the beach. The young ones enjoyed playing in the sand and everyone enjoyed jumping the waves. Really this was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You’ll be glad you stayed
My grandson told me to give this place a “10”. Everyone just loved it. It had a separate room on ground floor. I stayed in it with my 5 grandkids..6 to 11 years of age. The room had a shower and separate toilet. Rest of family stayed in main house. So close to the beach. Has a 80# ice machine that was so handy and 2 refrigerators .we also rented the golf cart. This is right on the beach, view spectacular! I was lucky enough to meet the owners. You will be pleased if you rent the place. We stayed 5 nights and fortunately for us the beach wasn’t busy at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jarrod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Beautiful house. Strong AC. Very well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation House
The house is amazing! Gorgeous views and direct beach access. We will book again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large Family Vacation
The Blue Marlin was a great rental for our large family. The rooms and bathrooms were amazing. Our kids loved the games in the downstairs loft. The house had everything we needed and more. The beach access made everything so easy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
We were very impressed with the cleanliness, the beautiful rooms. The owner is exceptional, he made sure we felt welcome and is very gracious. Enjoyed walking within a few yards to the beach. Would go back to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Graduation weekend
The house was roomy, clean and very accommodating for a large group. We enjoyed the celebration of our graduated high school students. We will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evalani C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach wedding
From the very beginning Kevin was very thorough in his communication. We booked over a year out to have our wedding at his beach home. Once booked, he kept in touch with us for over a year! When it was finally time to check in for the wedding weekend, it was a smooth process. He even made special accommodations. Once in the home, it was perfect. Literally had everything you could ever need. The whole house itself was beautiful and well maintained!! Felt like royalty staying in the master suite. Especially on my wedding day. Getting ready for our wedding in the master suite/bathroom was amazing. The closet was the size of a bedroom! The suite fit all my guests popping in to say hi and that made it more special. The venue was perfect for our wedding despite the weather conditions all weekend. We made it work with the wind and rain during the wedding weekend. But for the ceremony itself, God came through with a miracle…perfect weather! The only hiccup during our experience, was items were missing from the wedding package that is offered at the venue. We were told there would be 75 chair covers for our ceremony and there ended up only being 45. That was a bummer as it effected the whole look of the ceremony. All in all, Kevin’s communication and the absolutely gorgeous magical beach house made up for it!! I was so sad to leave. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would love to reminisce and stay here again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Weekend
We had the absolute best time at The Blue Marlin this past weekend. Everything was simply AMAZING!!! Kevin, the host, was so friendly and accommodating and he had absolutely anything and everything you could need for your stay. The house is magnificent and we can't wait to book it again. If you are looking for a fabulous weekend of your own The Blue Marlin is definitely your BEST option.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location
This place steps away from the beach was perfect. The weather wasn’t always ideal, so it was perfect for the kids to go to the beach for a while and back to the house. The owner was prompt to reply when I had questions. We had 12 adults and 7 kids, so this place was ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P., Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can’t give enough stars!
This property was, hands down, the best one I’ve stayed in at Crystal Beach! Our group can’t say enough great things! It was perfect for families and created a happy and stress-free environment for beach access, bedroom setup and group hangout space. The house was fully stocked and labeled with all things that someone would need to feed/care for a large group of all ages. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Property with Outstanding Host
The house and property are even better than the pictures. Kevin made sure we had everything we could think of and even some things we hadn't thought about it. We were able to have a beautiful wedding and I can't think of a single negative thing to say about the house or property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Eric M., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Beautiful Time at a Beautiful Place
Eventhough the weather did not cooperate with wind and rain, the Blue Marlin was a great place to stay. It was well stocked with appliances, ammenitities and such. We had a few issues with the ac/heater in the loft, a toilet leak and dishwasher backedup, but Kevin was quick to respond and helpful in getting as many things fixed as possible. The house was located right off the beach front and easy access. The beds were good, sofas was a little older, bathrooms were clean. We enjoyed our time thouroghly and hopefully can make it back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have been more perfect!!
We hosted my daughter's wedding with about 60 guests! Everything was perfect. The house is stunning and everything is labeled so even as your trying to get everything ready (which you have everything right there and more so don't pack too much) in a rush you know where everything is at by all the labels! The loft was perfect for a groom's room! All the tables and chairs were great and more than enough! Kevin was readily available at any moment even in the last 6 months for any questions we might have had. He even proactively reached out when he added even more rental options and again to see if we had any questions within a week of our arrival. If you are looking for a wedding venue on the beach, I promise this will fulfill your dreams!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellence house with awesome views
A wonderful beautiful house with everything you need! Our host Kevin was very accommodating! The kitchen was stocked & bathrooms! Plus all beach accessories were provided! I will definitely stay in this house again! Thank you Kevin our family reunion was memorable! Lori M. Arlington Texas
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ondina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quinceñera at the beach
We had a great time with our family to celebrate my daughter turning 15. The house has so much room and plenty of seating. The deck has the perfect view of the beach sunrise and sunset. We had a party of about 100 ppl and there was plenty parking space. Kevin had all the things needed like tables, chairs and coolers. We also rented the golf cart. We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DREAM ON!!!!
It was roomy, clean, and the location was dreamy. My Family swam, fished and strolled on the Beach. We rose to beautiful sunrises, relaxed with the sunsets and chilled under the moon lit nights. We didn't want to leave!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pratik P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin is a really Great Host***
Property is really close to water and has everything you can think off at a beach house. we were 27 people stayed at this property age for 7 year old to 75 year old and it has something to do for all of us. we really enjoyed our stay at this beach house and kevin is really easy to deal with. I mostly communicated with him over text message but he is really quick on replying and always make sure that we have all we need. We had a power outage because of some issue with power grid but kevin called me personally and apologized on situation out of his hand. I really recommend this property. All of my family and extended family member enjoyed our stay. Thank you kevin for all you did for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
From start to finish, it was a fun fabulous family vacation! The owner was very informative of amenities of the house and communicative of pointers for the area! Thanks “Blue Marlin” for the wonderful memories!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
We rented the Blue Marlin for a family reunion/vacation and it was great. We cooked most of our meals at the house and found the kitchen to be very well furnished. There were lots of beach chairs, umbrellas and toys for our use. The bathrooms were all clean and beds were very comfortable. The A/C worked excellent and kept us nice and cool. And, most importantly, Kevin was very responsive with all questions we sent his way. Would definitely recommend staying at the Blue Marlin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by Kevin Nguyen

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Why they chose this property

Blue Marlin has the largest parking lot in Bolivar peninsular, very unique beachy design, convenient location, unbeatable beach view, ideal for any event wedding, birthday, anniversary, family gatherings, reunion, church retreat etc...

What makes this property unique

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