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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
Dryer
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Crystal Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Stingaree Marina
‪4 min drive‬
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
‪47 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

HOME OVERVIEW:
This is the only beach house with a Foam Daddy cannon! Let loose your inner kid and join the foam. this will be a vacation you'll be talking about for years to come. Message us for more details.

This is a spacious 4-bedroom, open-concept vacation home with 6 beds including a luxury Japanese folding mattress stored in the closet. We're just a short 4-minute walk from paradise (the beach) and a 4-minute drive from the Big Store (the local grocery store). Keys are provided by a lockbox, just come right in! We even have an elevator (only enabled upon request for a $35 fee). Our wrap-around porch has been voted the best feature of our home. We've also upgraded to a massive 10-seater, solid wood dining table. Perfect for family dinners and board games (which we supply).

BEDROOMS:
Bedroom #1- 1 King bed (sleeps 2), dresser, smart TV, ceiling fan, private bathroom with built-in dedicated vanity and dual-headed shower, and built-in shower bench
Bedroom #2 - 2 Queen beds (sleeps 4), dresser, ceiling fan
Bedroom #3 - 1 Queen bed (sleeps 2), dresser, ceiling fan, Queen Japanese folding mattess stored in closet (sleeps 2)
Bedroom #4 - 1 Queen bed (sleeps 2), dresser, smart TV, ceiling fan

BATHROOMS:
Bathroom #1 - Part of the master bedroom. Has a huge walk-in-shower with independent showerheads, a dedicated vanity counter, stool, hairdryer, and bathroom towels
Bathroom #2 - Walk-in-shower with wide-area shower head
Outdoor shower: Great for rinsing sand and saltwater off after a long day at the beach.

KITCHEN:
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need! Includes shaved ice machine, dishwasher, premium gas stove, Keurig coffee maker, coffee mugs, crockpot, knife set, cutting boards, pizza stone, eating utensils, cookie sheets (for those homemade cookies after the beach), casserole dishes, mixing bowls, plates+bowels+cups+utensils, and a high-chair.

LIVING AREA:
Large smart TV perfect for watching sports. A comfortable couch and 2 leather power recliners! An arcade machine. Also included are some of our family's favorite board games: Giant Jenga, Cornholes, Uno, Mexican Train, and more.

PARKING:
The private drive can easily fit 3 vehicles.

OUTSIDE:
Upstairs: This home has a large wrap-around deck with an outdoor couch, gas fire pit, and plenty of chairs. There's also plenty of shade provided by the large overhangs. Wanting to grill? Our propane grill will help you out!

Downstairs: There's a picnic table and chairs. Please use the outdoor shower to clean off the sand and saltwater before going inside as washing off indoors can cause clogs and erosion.

GENERAL: Amenities include free WIFI, central air conditioning, bed linens, bath towels, beach towels, washer and dryer, detergent pods, toilet paper, and paper towels.

We look forward to hosting you!!!!!

Property manager

Christopher Hogstrom

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Animals must be kenneled when not attend.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Pier 21 Theater and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Haunted Mayfield Manor.

Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

Crystal Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 47 min drive - 29.6 km
Port of Galveston - 48 min drive - 29.9 km
Galveston Seawall - 49 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬5 min drive
‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Host a Fun Foam Family Vacation! Create memories that will last forever pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Host a Fun Foam Family Vacation! Create memories that will last forever?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Host a Fun Foam Family Vacation! Create memories that will last forever?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Host a Fun Foam Family Vacation! Create memories that will last forever located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

hosea

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful home great location would stay there again

10/10 Excellent

jasmine d.

20 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful property- excellent stay!

This property was beautiful and even better than the photos! We had an amazing time and Chris was an excellent host!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

15 Sept 2024

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

17th Birthday

This property was perfect for my daughter’s 17th Birthday beach bash!! It comfortably slept all of her friends and myself! I was able to bring my fur babies which made it even more perfect!!! We was a short drive/walk to the beach which made it easy to commute back and forth if we needed anything. The host communicated quickly and answered all questions and concerns. Will definitely be back in the future and highly recommend to anyone interested!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenna m.

8 June 2023

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

Loved it

We had a blast and everything was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

15 Jan 2023

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

Very Friendly and Helpful Host

The host was very easy to contact and helpful. Enjoyed our stay very much! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbin P.

16 Apr 2023

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

Great property

Great property! It was just as described. Chris was an excellent host. Very helpful and made great recommendations.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey P.

14 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful rental!

Super nice house with lots of room inside and out. The host was amazing. He always responded right back with every need and went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

9 Oct 2023

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

First family vaca

The house was perfect for our big family. Has an elevator which was great for my 86 yr old papaw with a bad knee. Beach is walking distance! House was furnished with everything we needed for cooking! Master shower is amazing! Will rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaylon H.

12 Mar 2023

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

Fantastic

They property was great, clean, spacious, plenty of parking. We had 2 side x sides, 2 trailers, 2 trucks, and a car and still had room to enjoy the porch area downstairs. The host was responsive and did a jam up job. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Girls Weekend

19 years and counting

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

31 May 2022

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

Fabulous Place

We had a wonderful stay. This home is very spacious and beautiful. Great location with beach access to the neighborhood. Very clean. The down stairs provided a large space to enjoy with family & friends. Great communication with host with easy instructions to check in & out. This home will not disappoint.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David and Ruth K.

24 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful home

We loved this home. Most of the time it was just hubby and I. But we had a dinner party of 8 one night, and a huge family reunion on Saturday. Christopher was so thoughtful, and got a large table in advance of our stay. Beach is close, house roomy and comfy!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

25 July 2023

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

Room for the whole family!

Book it! House is exactly as described and close to the beach. We had more than enough room for 4 kids under the age of 4 and 8 adults. Everyone really enjoyed the open floor plan. Great upper and lower patios with plenty of seating. Very easy walk to the beach and right up the street from the big store. Easy check in and out and the information provided by Chris was so helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

10 Nov 2024

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

Christopher, the host, is fabulous.

This was going to be a bittersweet trip... my Dad was diagnosed with cancer and this was likely his last birthday celebration so we decided on a family beach trip. As my parenrs are over 80 we selected this house for the location and elevator access. The house is stunning! To our dismay there was a malfunction of the elevator when we arrived. I messaged Chris and in less than 30 minutes he had a local assistant there carrying their luggage,etc up the stairs, and in less than 2 hours there was a man on site working on the elevator. Things break at houses, especially when you add in the salty sea air, but the quick response and great communication from the host was above and beyond any expectation I had. I have no idea how he got someone there so quickly. My family was able to make some amazing memories while we were there that we will always treasure.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Crystal R., Katy, Texas

9 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautifully Decorated

This beautiful house is nicely decorated. I was in love with the INSIDE furniture and decor. The artwork was stunning. My only issue is that the place was not clean and some of the amenities were not functioning properly. Because of the beauty of the home and it’s location, I would stay again but I hope it’s cleaned and checked by management before I arrive.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria r.

14 June 2022

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

Great family beach vacation!

We enjoyed our time & would stay here again! The open flow of the kitchen into the dining & great rooms & out onto the deck was perfect for keeping the 12 of us together. With the patio space & short walk to the beach, we were able to visit with other family who could stop by for the day. The days were busy fun & it was nice to come "home" to a nice evening. Christopher promptly attended to our questions & needs, before, during & after our stay. Kudos to his maintenace & cleaning crew also. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, spacious house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

2 July 2023

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

Wonderful Family Rental

This is a beautiful beach cabin. My family and I had a fantastic time relaxing and spending time together on the wraparound deck. Christopher was and excellent host. I would also like to mention how wonderful his crew is that cleans up when the renters leave. My sister lost her wedding ring and thought it had fallen off in the bed. I messaged Christopher and Tammy and they had found it with in an hour of me messaging them. It is very uplifting to know there are still such honest people! Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B., Beaumont

7 Aug 2023

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

Annual Family Beach Vacay!

My husband and I rent a beach cabin every year for all the kids and grandkids to come stay for the week. We were so bummed when our regular cabin was sold at the beginning of the year and we scrambled to find another with enough space for our family of 12. Location and space is everything to us so when this cabin came open for the week we needed I booked without hesitation and I’m super glad I did. We had the best time. The cabin was clean and spacious. The artwork and decor was all well planned and perfectly placed. The host was extremely responsive to everything asked and would periodically check in to make sure we had all we needed. We rent cabins about 4 times a year and would not hesitate booking again when we need extra space. Im always a little sad to leave when we’ve had such fun family time together.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

3 Aug 2023

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

Will absolutely be booking here again!

We rented this house for our family vacation to Crystal Beach this summer and it was absolutely perfect! The house was huge and had everything we needed for our stay. The owner and his property manager, Tammie, we’re amazing. We had a few unavoidable hiccups during our stay(like the power going out for a few hours on the entire peninsula and the trash company forgetting to pick up the trash on the right day) and they did everything in their power to keep us comfortable and informed and get the situation resolved. Their communication and assistance through our whole stay was amazing. I’ve never had that type of service with a rental (and we visit the peninsula every year… sometimes twice a year) before and we appreciated it so much!! They were so kind! We had the best time and we will definitely try to book this one again for next time! Oh, and that master bed is so dang comfortable. Lol. I slept like a baby😴

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney H.

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week away

The stay was great. We had a great time with our family. The host is really great with communication. There were a few things but honestly it didn’t hinder our vacation. I understand most of the owners of these homes put a lot of trust into the cleaners and I would definitely be shopping around for a new cleaner. I mentioned to Chris about the downstairs not being cleaned. After some time his cleaner did come and hose it off with a water hose which didn’t do much. It was fine because we didn’t end up sitting downstairs but it was just pretty sad she couldn’t atleast attempt to wipe the bird poop off the chairs. I also wish the ice maker worked in the ice box that was a bummer but again nothing that got in the way of a good vacation. I loved the house and aside from what I feel is a cleaning crew issue I would stay again. The house fit all our needs and Chris seems to always be willing to help out.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

12 July 2022

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

Blessed Beach Family Gathering

As my husband entered his 6th month of hospice care, his wish was to return one last time to the beach with his family. This home was the perfect place for such a gathering. With easy access to the beach, a large gathering living area with open kitchen area to all the action, large shower in the master bath, and elevator to get wheelchair up and down, this was the perfect home. The wrap around patio with plenty of seating was perfect for evening sunsets and cocktail hour. Beautifully furnished, the home had everything you could ask for. The best part of our stay though was Christopher, who oversaw our every question, our every need. As each question or issue arose prior to and during our stay, Christopher would immediately answer. Never did we wait more than 30 minutes for a response. Understanding our special needs, given my husband’s condition, Christopher was very understanding, making our every wish a reality. Best way to sum up the trip….after a party filled weekend and a long journey home, my husband greeted his care provider here with a big smile, then reported that he had a great time and was going back in the very near future. Dreams can become a reality. Thank you, Christopher.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon h.

27 Nov 2022

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

Thanksgiving is better at the beach

Renting this property was the best decision we made to celebrate Thanksgiving under 1 roof. We arrived and the place was exactly as pictured. Because we had 3 small ones under 3 we had brought everything we thought we might need, but the house was fully stocked. The host was so accommodating. He called to check in on us. The kicker was it rained the entire Thanksgiving weekend. We were able to take the boys to the beach..5 min walk..and they collected shells. It was the highlight of the trip. We have decided we will rent again and hopefully the weather will cooperate. We still had an awesome time. It felt like home

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

9 Oct 2022

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

Awesome property!

The house was beautiful and had everything we needed for a family vacation! There was plenty of room for everyone! Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M Stephen G.

3 Oct 2022

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

Perfect

Everything was perfect! The house fit our needs was in great shape and a beautiful home to enjoy for three days. Proximity to the beach was also a big plus. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

2 Oct 2022

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

Perfect Beach House

The house was exactly what we needed. Close to the beach and local grocery store. The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. Great communication with the owner. Thanks for. Allowing us to enjoy your home!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Christopher Hogstrom

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English, Spanish

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