Peaceful Bolivar beachfront home w/ footpath access to the Gulf of America

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The neighborhood footpath is for pedestrian and golf carts ONLY

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Crystal Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
‪41 min drive‬
East Beach
‪42 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Depending on the calendar, we can adjust check-in and check-out times that suit your schedule!

Make yourself at home in our peaceful 1,500 sqft beach house! You can step out onto the wide expanse of sand from the Golf cart and pedestrian-only beach access located directly next to the home. Enjoy the unobstructed view from the spacious deck, grill some fresh seafood on the BBQ (next to the outdoor shower), or have a blast splashing in the salty water of the newly minted Gulf of America.

Located 10 minutes from the Bolivar Ferry Landing, the home is convenient for Galveston day trips.

We've included linens, small toiletries, and towels with the property to make your stay as easy and enjoyable as possible. The Master bedroom has a walk-in closet, while the 2 smaller bedrooms have both dressers and closets. The Smart TV in the main room has Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ included with it. We have a game cabinet with a selection of board games!

Property manager

Allison McGrath

Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Turkish

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen
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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The keys go back into the key box. There is a $100 lost key fee, which covers the complete replacement of the front and back door lock sets.

Accidents happen. If something breaks, please tell me. I'd rather hear it from you than from the cleaners.

No fireworks are to be lit on the property. Please check with the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management for any ongoing burn-bans.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 41 min drive - 20.5 km
East Beach - 42 min drive - 22.2 km
Galveston Seawall - 43 min drive - 21.9 km
Galveston Island Beaches - 51 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬6 min drive
‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬4 min drive
‪La Playita Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Bolivar beachfront home w/ footpath access to the Gulf of America pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Bolivar beachfront home w/ footpath access to the Gulf of America?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Bolivar beachfront home w/ footpath access to the Gulf of America?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Bolivar beachfront home w/ footpath access to the Gulf of America located?

This Crystal Beach holiday home is on the beach, steps from Crystal Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Stewart Beach and Porretto Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

22 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Paradise

A wonderful property right along the path to the beach. The beds were comfortable and the patio was spacious with adjustable lounge chairs. The kitchen had everything you need to prepare meals. It was wonderful to have a relaxing place on the water like this. I plan on returning in the summer months .

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack C.

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

April M.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Mosquitoes

Nice property but it is located around a lot of grass. So if there is any rain at all and water standing watch out for the mosquitoes! They were terrible.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location/Communication

This was our second time staying at this property. We love being on the quieter side of CB and it's a short walk to the beach. We rented a golf cart this time and it was much easier, plus we enjoyed driving the beach in the evening. The owner is SO nice and easy to communicate with. The beds are very comfortable and the wifi/AC work great! The only thing I'd recommend to the owner is to update the kitchen appliances. The fridge is fine, but ice trays are kind if tedious. The stovetop was very difficult to keep clean, and the dishwasher hardly worked (half the time the cleaning tablet wasn't even fully dissolved). For the price and being beach front, I just think it needs some updates compared to other homes we've stayed in. Otherwise it's a great property and our family always has a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

28 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

This was our third year in a row and as always everything was wonderful. We had a great trip! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

26 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful is exactly what it is

No beach ruckus because of the wetland buffer. You can see the water which is perfect but not the beach which for us was perfect. Lots of breeze. The house is well stocked and perfect!! I’ll be coming back to this.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris g.

22 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Loved the property right on the beach. Kids had a blast playing on the beach. And having to ride the ferry was a fun experience whenever we went into Galveston.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

6 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time, thank you!

We had fun despite some untimely weather, thank you! The house was everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

james h.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We all enjoyed it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

22 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great birthday trip!

Celebrated my daughter’s 13th birthday, great location and house was beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina D.

20 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, beautiful view

We took a quick trip down to Crystal Beach just to relax and spend time with the kids. It is a perfect location; easy walk to the beach. The house is the very spacious and very clean. The huge deck is perfect for watching the sunrise. We hope to go back soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri J.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

64th Birthday

Lovely and peaceful home. Great location and views. Comfortably furnished. Celebrating a 64th Birthday with a few girlfriends in October and it was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

8 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

We loved this house! Can’t wait to come back again 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diann T.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time

This is our second time at this property and once again we all had a great time. It is a beautiful home and the walk to the beach is short and the view at sunrise and sunset...beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mila S.

17 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house in a quite area right on the beach!

This was by far one of the best houses we have stayed at in Crystal Beach. We visit Crystal Beach at least 2-4 times a year. This house was in an area close to everything yet in a neighborhood on the beach that was not crowded. I didn’t hear loud cars/music at night despite being on the first row of the beach. It was clean and the property manger is super responsive to questions. It had everything we needed for a great price! Can’t say enough good things about this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Allison's beach house is "Da bomb"

About as much seclusion as you'll find on Crystal Beach. Kudos to Allison, your beach house is my fav! Thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location & A Great Home

Home is located on the quieter end of Crystal Beach, which makes it a perfect family get away location. Home is clean and updated and ha views to die for. We bought fresh shrimp from a local shop and had a wonderful shrimp boil with our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy h.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wife

Excellent property, will definitely return!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Vacation

For my family, (adults and teens), this place was just perfect for us. We appreciated having enough beds for everyone, a nice big dining table, and kitchen easy to cook in. We were very happy to find a charcoal grill and outdoor shower too. Being able to walk to and from the beach so easily and whenever we each wanted was the cherry on top. We'll be back again next year too!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

27 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

This gem of a house is in a small neighborhood where the only thing between you and the water is the dunes. The beach access is a pedestrian and golfcart-only path, so there's no real traffic in the neighborhood. From the front door we could be in the waves in less than 3 minutes. There's a stack of boogie boards, beach towels and toys right by the door - very helpful! Downstairs shower was very handy for sandy bathingsuits. Colorful and comfortable interior with lots of beds and a well-stocked kitchen. We spent a lot of time on the huge deck. It's about 15 minutes into Crystal Beach, which means you're closer to the ferry and the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on a quieter part of the beach. Allison responded in less than 2 minutes after I messaged that I couldn't get the lockbox open. Love this little place and we're ready to book it again for next summer. One thing - my mother is 5'2" and couldn't get onto the bed in the master bedroom without a stepstool. Fortunately, The Big Store is a combination grocery store and Ace Hardware so we got her squared away alright. Just something to be aware of if you are of similar stature. :) She did say the mattress was amazingly comfortable once she got up there!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

2 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Front row water view on the deck!

Wow, we spent countless hours just lounging on the deck taking in the gulf views. The pictures in the ad don't do it justice. The deck is partially covered so you can switch from sun to shade as you please. The quiet house is very well stocked for a large group from the kitchen to all the beach stuff (towels, boogie boards). Check-in/out was simple. We will be back. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Great property and location. Very quiet and peaceful. Was able to see dolphins playing from back porch.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

6 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

The beach house was very clean and right on the water, less than a minute walk to be on the beach. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So Very Relaxing!

Beautiful and spacious beachfront home...39 steps to the sandy beaches of the gulf, or 1 block to drive onto the beach. Inside the house, very well decorated and was very impressed with the outside decking and gorgeous views of the waves lapping at the sandy beach. Our host Allison was great...easy to message and a quick response! Will book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend getaway

Allison was the absolute best! She was responsive to every question we had before our arrival. The pictures do not do this gem any justice. Well stocked with EVERYTHING you’ll need for your stay. This part of the beach is quite compared to other areas and we LOVE it! Met some “locals” who live in this quite neighborhood and walked away from the weekend with new friends. Absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for a beach front home for a relaxing get away. We will be back ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Allison McGrath

Hi! We're the McGrath family! After 28 years of traveling around the world with the military, we settled down in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We're an active family, always on the prowl for a new adventure!

Why they chose this property

We found this wonderful getaway in 2006, after moving to Louisianna from Germany. We fell in love with the sleepy beach breeze and the calm pace of life of Crystal Beach. This has become our home away from home, especially as all of the daughters are growing up and leaving the nest.

What makes this property unique

The house is wonderful because it is simple, cozy, and has an unobstructed view of the beach.

Languages:

English, German, Turkish

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Master bathroom

Spaces

About this property