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On the beach!Sleeps 20!Arcades*RelaxingHotTub!

Family-friendly holiday home on the beach, with water park

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You can't get much closer to the beach than Redfish Retreat!
Catch all the colors of the sunset over the open water and sand right from our deck!.
New 7 person hot tub for your family to enjoy under the shade of the house.
We've got it all down here. Sit at the bar, watch TV, play games or clean the day's catch in the sink. Then just take it over to the charcoal grill and smoker a few feet away.
The ultimate game room/ open bunk room. 2 four person arcades and foosball.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Anahuac Wildlife Refuge Room

1 King Bed

Moody Gardens Room

4 Queen Beds

North Jetty Pier Room

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Pleasure Pier Open Bunk and Game Room

2 Single Beds

Stingaree Marina Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway half-bathroom

Toilet

Master En-Suite Anahuac Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Sand Dollar Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Turtle Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On the beach!Sleeps 20!Arcades*RelaxingHotTub!

*BEACHFRONT @ Barrel 72 🥳👙 *2 four-person arcades *Nintendo Switch 🎮 *Foosball table ⚽️ *Kid-Safe Axe Throwing Game 🎯 *Beds for 20 *7 person hot tub *Huge charcoal grill & smoker 🔥 *Custom tiki bar 🧉 *Hammocks *Giant Connect 4 *Custom Crystal Beach corn hole 🌽 *Margaritaville Drink Machine 🍹

Welcome to your BEACHFRONT stay "Redfish Retreat" in Crystal Beach, TX! @RedfishRetreat

All linens/bath towels are provided. Beds will be made up prior to your arrival. We provide a starter kit of household goods. If you are staying more than a couple of days you might need to purchase more.

Galveston, TX is just a short ferry ride away. The ferry is free & runs about every half hour during the day in peak season & about every hour overnight.
Please note: High-speed Wi-fi is provided for your streaming pleasure. Please understand, we are at the mercy of the internet provider.

**Read carefully before deciding to book this property. By booking this property you agree to these rules.**

Absolutely no parties! All guests must be 23+ with the exception of children with their parent/ guardian. 20 person max in the house. Throwing a party or exceeding the maximum permitted occupancy will result in the loss of your deposit. You will also be asked to leave immediately without refund.

HOT TUB RULES: There will be a $300 fee for improper use of the hot tub or if it needs to be drained after your stay. Please shower before entering the hot tub! Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Kids under the age of 5 should not be in hot tubs because of the temperature. No dirt, grass or any other substances in the hot tub, i.e. no bubbles, oils, soaps, etc. Clothing is not optional - swimwear must be worn. No horseplay or inappropriate behavior, no glassware, no smoking, no splashing, no diving. Do not sit on the cover of hot tub. If cover is broken you will be charged $600 for a replacement cover.

Absolutely NO smoking ANY substances in the house. Absolutely no fires, including candles. Unauthorized smoking or fires will be charged the full deposit hold amount plus damages and extra cleaning fees - including but not limited to smoke damage or odors.

No pets of any kind. You will be charged $500 in extra cleaning fees if you bring a pet. This is for the benefit of all guests so that anyone with animal allergies can be confident they will be safe and comfortable staying in the house.

You will be required to sign a rental agreement after booking. It is the booking guest’s responsibility to get all other guests to read and agree to follow the rules of the rental agreement.

*No refunds for weather/ natural disasters/ power outages/ noise/ other things that are beyond our control.*
It is highly recommended that you purchase an inexpensive travel insurance policy. This gives you peace of mind in the event you have unforeseen circumstances that require you to cancel outside of the refund window on our cancellation policy. Please review, we have our policy set to "strict."

At Redfish Retreat you are beachfront on a public beach which will sometimes mean noise and music so we have provided sound machines in every bedroom so you can still sleep the night away.

Notice of Cameras: There are 3 exterior security cameras, one at the driveway, one facing down the steps to the main door, and one facing the backyard toward the beach, so we can make sure the property is secure and people aren’t approaching the house or hot tub from the beach. They are motion-sensored and on 24/7. There are no cameras inside the house. If you interfere with the cameras, you will be asked to leave immediately with no refund.

Shampoos, toiletries, condiments, zip-locs, charcoal & coffee are NOT provided. Plan to bring your own or purchase them when you arrive.

A security deposit HOLD of $1000 will be placed on the credit card you use to make the reservation 2 days prior to your reservation date. This is NOT a charge, just a HOLD. It will be released after we have had a chance to inspect the property or within 7 days after your reservation ends, minus any damages found.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets. If you bring an unauthorized pet you will
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking anything inside the house.
*Absolutely no parties! *All guests must be 24+ with the exception of children with their parent/guardian. *20 person max. *No pets of any kind.
*Exceeding the maximum permitted occupancy will result in the loss of your deposit. *Absolutely NO smoking ANY substances in the house.
*All guests will be required to sign a rental agreement upon booking. *A $1000 deposit hold will be placed 2 days before booking.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on 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. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 46 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 47 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 47 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 52 min drive - 38.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the beach!Sleeps 20!Arcades*RelaxingHotTub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On the beach!Sleeps 20!Arcades*RelaxingHotTub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the beach!Sleeps 20!Arcades*RelaxingHotTub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the beach!Sleeps 20!Arcades*RelaxingHotTub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the beach!Sleeps 20!Arcades*RelaxingHotTub! located?

This Crystal Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house great location lots of fun had with our family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on the beach in next to the beach access. Clean house and stocked full of amenity’s!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay P P.

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

Crystal Beach 2025

Spring break with the family - we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Great Spring Break

Our family had a great time here. The house has everything that you need, it was incredibly clean, and spacious and comfy. You are close to everything and just steps from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great place to stay!

This was a perfect house and a perfect location. Our whole family loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Great property overlooking the beach

Great place, owners were very communicative and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luckyslevin ?.

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

Beachside

The stay was the best one yet! Loved how close it was to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Wonderful time at Redfish Retreat!

We thoroughly enjoyed being right on the beach and the layout of your home! Plenty of space for everyone to spread out with our party of 14. Going out to have coffee on the deck and watch our children play on the beach just below was such an added convenience and bonus! We would definitely stay here again at the Redfish Retreat! : )
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Great Family Vacation

This place is amazing. Great location, so close too the beach. Great amenities. Leslie was great to deal with. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine B.

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

Breathtaking views 😍

We loved everything about our stay! Great location! The house is absolutely beautiful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Perfect Place

We had an AMAZING time! This property was clean, stocked with everything you can imagine and the location and decor are perfect! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great house

This house is amazing, do yourself a favor and stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi P.

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

Perfect location

We had an amazing time! House was clean and right on the beach! Great location . Will be renting again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

salvador a.

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

GREAT LOCATION ,FAMILY FRIENDLY

We had such a great time the location was perfect car access for the beach literally 5 feet away location was perfect store right down the street family friendly had a blast game room was awesome big big balcony, They literally have everything you need for a beach trip,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Darren S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great location and very nice house. Property manager was very responsive to questions, etc. Small pest control issue but I feel confident it will be addressed quickly and shouldn't impact future visitors :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Redfish

We loved our stay at redfish. The property is beautiful and Leslie was pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T.

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

Thankful

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property. We loved the location and all the games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia l.

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

Rested

The view and the house were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clark M.

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

Fantastic Property!

This is by far one of the best stays we have had. The online pictures and description accurately matched the actual condition of the property. I highly recommend this property to anyone!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie J., Montgomery

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

Loved it

We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and we had everything we needed. Great location!! We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

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

Great spot!

Clean, good layout, bunk beds and video games were a hit. Went with our young family, 8 adults, 8 kids and everybody was comfortable. Great patio to sit and hang in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haden R.

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

Best spot in Crystal Beach

This was the second time we have stayed at this property! It's always so easy to schedule and the host is amazing. The property works great with large groups. The entertaining space is nice with the video games and it's so close to the beach! Look no further book it today!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Weekend getaway

Our family and friends had an amazing getaway for my birthday and holiday weekend. The house did not disappoint! It has everything we needed and more. Everyone enjoyed all the arcade games and all the amenities the downstairs patio had to offer. The location was great! Would definitely return for another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Leslie, manager of Redfish Retreat

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What makes this property unique

You can't get closer to the beach than at Redfish Retreat. You will be right on the ocean as the property backs up to the beautiful sand of Crystal Beach. Watch the waves and the sunrise right from the expansive decks or from inside the house.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests