Crystal Beach Family Retreat: Walk to the Shore!

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Crystal Beach Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,440 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Property Interior | Central Air Conditioning

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8134 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Crystal Beach, Texas

Bolivar Peninsula1 min walk
Crystal Beach Beaches4 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal48 min drive
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

“What happens at the whale, stays at the whale!” That’s the motto at ‘Whale of a Tale,’ a beach-themed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Crystal Beach. With ample outdoor amenities, like a charcoal grill and outdoor shower, and modern indoor amenities, from Smart TVs to free WiFi, this house promises a comfortable stay. When you’re not lounging at home, venture off to explore the Galveston Seawall, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, and more - all minutes away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Charcoal Grill | 0.2 Mi to Beach | 1,440 Sq Ft

Have a whale of a time with the whole family at this ideally located Crystal Beach home!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Upper deck w/ table & chairs, charcoal grill, outdoor shower
INDOOR LIVING: 75” flat-screen TV (living room), 58” flat-screen (bedroom 1), 43” flat-screen TV (bedroom 2), DVD players w/ family-friendly movies
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dining table for 6, countertop seating for 4, coffee maker, Crockpot, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, central A/C
BEACH AMENITIES: Beach towels, 2 chairs, umbrella, beach wagon
FAQ: Many stairs required to access entrance, charcoal not provided
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACH ACCESS: Tidelands Subdivision (0.2 miles), Ramada Beach (0.6 miles), Crystal Beach (2.9 miles), Bolivar Flats (10.7 miles)
HISTORIC SITES: Galveston Seawall (18.4 miles), Bishop's Palace (18.4 miles), The Grand 1894 Opera House (19.2 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (19.4 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (19.8 miles)
AREA HOT SPOTS: Smith Oaks Sanctuary (15.8 miles), Moody Mansion (19.4 miles), Galveston Fishing Pier (24.0 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (24.3 miles), Aquarium at Moody Gardens (24.5 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (24.6 miles), Moody Gardens (24.7 miles), Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (37.0 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (24.6 miles), William P. Hobby Airport (96.4 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Charcoal is not provided for the charcoal grill. it is recommended that guests provide their own

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Crystal Beach Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | Stairs Required | 1,275 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Bolivar

This holiday home is located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches 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 Island Railroad Museum.

Crystal Beach, Texas

What's nearby

Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
Crystal Beach Beaches - 4 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 48 min drive
Port of Galveston - 48 min drive
Galveston Seawall - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive
‪Dannay Donuts - ‬3 min drive
‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Beach Family Retreat: Walk to the Shore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Beach Family Retreat: Walk to the Shore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Beach Family Retreat: Walk to the Shore!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Beach Family Retreat: Walk to the Shore! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

5 June 2024

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

Love this place!

This is my 5th time staying in Crystal Beach and this is the absolute cutest house! Perfect location, and super easy access to the beach. The house is super clean and has tons of amenities. The owner is super sweet and is very helpful. 10/10 would recommend and I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

14 July 2023

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

Grandpa's Beach Camp

Everything you could want in a beach house rental, plus there were kids beach toys and boogie boards. The upper deck is great for your morning coffee, and there is a conventional coffee pot and a Kuric, filters but bring your own coffee and pods. The down stairs patio area is cool even on a hot day. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. You can walk to the beach and a wagon, chairs, and umbrella are provided. I opted to take my truck and a pop up tent for the kids, just buy a beach permit at one of the stores. I hauled in Groceries but then discovered the Big Store about a mile down the street is has most everthing including Hunt Brothers Pizza, Stingaree is just down the road a mile or so. It was great and the kids had a blast. I'll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie Heidt

6 July 2023

Fantastic Rental!!

This home was perfect for a Bolivar beach vacation! It has everything you need, it's beautiful and comfortable, and close to everything. We'll definitely be back!!

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10/10 Excellent

gustavo

6 July 2023

Beach house

The house was super clean. Very well taken care of . The owners are great friendly people. We had a great weekend no problems at all very comfortable. Everything was perfect.

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10/10 Excellent

James

6 July 2023

Spring Break Fun

We had a great time and enjoyed are stay at this beach house. Modern amenities, very clean, and access to the beach was super close. Enjoyable stay, we will be back!

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10/10 Excellent

Annette

6 July 2023

Awesome

The house was awesome!

10/10 Excellent

Sally K., Montgomery, TX

11 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful Place!

We took our teenage son and his friend down to the beach for President’s Day long weekend which also happened to be the second weekend of Mardi Gras. From the ease of checking in to one of the best VRBO we’ve stayed at over the past 15 years, we love this place! They have everything you need. They were very responsive and super nice to deal with. The couches and beds were comfortable. The kitchen well stocked with everything to cook meals. Great location! We loved it so much we tried to book it again for Spring Break, but they were already booked. We’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Christina

15 Oct 2022

The house is stunning inside and out it was a very short walk to the beach they provided a wagon, beach toys and chairs for the beach!

This home is the perfect beach getaway

10/10 Excellent

Sofia E., Houston, Texas

18 Sept 2022

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

Fantastic

The house is gorgeous and well stocked. Perfect for families. We did not feel we needed a single thing while there. Booking, checking in and out were a breeze. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn C.

2 Aug 2022

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

Loved it 😍😍

The house was exactly as shown on the website. It was amazing, clean and the owner was extremely helpful. There was lots of essentials that we didn't even think of and beach needs for us to use. We lost electricity due to unforseen circumstances, emergency power outage in the town, and he was very quick in informing us what was happening. Offered to get us things if needed as well. The whole entire stay and check in/out process was a breeze to say the least. We will definitely be coming back in the future. We loved and enjoyed it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karleigh D.

18 July 2022

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

Just Book It

LOVED this house. So pleasant. The layout of the house is perfect. It was super nice, clean, and modern. Everything well kept. We will definitely be back. We had an issue with the WiFi on our second day, and the owner was working on it within minutes. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

1 July 2022

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

Great trip and great house!

The house was spacious for our extended family trip. Clean, plenty of room, and close enough to the beach to walk. Fully stocked kitchen had everything we needed to cook throughout our stay. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawnia S.

26 May 2022

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

Great vacation spot

Beautiful beach home fantastically laid out. The neighborhood was nice and quiet for the most part. I enjoyed the sound of frogs and crickets at night having the home close to open water spots. We had storms roll thru while we were there and it knocked out the power. The owner notified me quickly to make sure everything was ok, and gave me an estimated time as to when the electricity was to come back on. He then notified me again after the electricity came on and talked me thru how to reset the wifi. It had everything we needed. The only negative I have is that there is absolutely no view of the beach, but once again... the home and neighborhood made up for it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Christine

16 May 2022

Book it, you won’t be disappointed

This was our first time visiting this area of the Texas beaches. The place was amazing right when you drive up. Walking in the front door it was so clean and opened, and gave you the beach vibe that you look forward to. They had games, a beach wagon, beach towels (just in case you forgot them)and everything you can need in the kitchen. It was so close to the beach we packed up the wagons and walked. Walked back and turned on the BBQ pit and later that night walked back to the beach. We definitely will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Johnny W.

16 Mar 2022

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

It was very well maintained and we enjoyed our stay very much!

Great place to stay for a family!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

12 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic place to stay!

Our stay was amazing! House is beautiful and so nicely decorated! The beach was just a short walk away and the wagon the left with chairs and the beach towels were just perfect for our picnic on the beach. The” big store “ is just a short drive away, I think about a mile, and it has anything you would ever need. We would definitely recommend and would come back ourselves!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

George M., Baytown, Texas

11 Oct 2021

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

Whale fo a Tale

We had a very pleaseant stay at (Whale of a Tale) beach house @ Crystal Beach. The location was just about perfect , It's located in a quiet familiy oriented nieghborhood a couple of blocks to the beach access, and just a short drive will put you just about anywhere in Crystal Beach. The property was exactly as presented on the VRBO website . It is very clean, organized, and well maintained inside and out. The ground level exterior is set-up very well for outdoor cooking & diining on covered picnic tables ; and, has good water facilities for general beach clean-up! The upper deck level is layed-out very well for sunning & lounging on deck chairs and a modular wicker sectional w/ cushions that are very comfortable with plenty of room to move around on the deck. The house interior is nice & roomy and decorated with quiant beach decor throughout. (not cluttered).. The kitchen /dining/ living areas are designed in an open format that works! (the areas feel large and flow very well). The bedrooms' are are sized right and set-up perfectly for a good nights sleep (Pently of room to move around / not crammped). Lastly, the owners put allot of thought into what a renter would want or need to live-in & enjoy this space for a nice relaxing vacation @ the beach (Literally every ammenity we could think of that we would need for the kitchen, bathroom, and washer & dryer areas was provided and ready to be used). We throughly enjoyed our stay at the beach house and greatly appreciate the efforts of the owners to make our stay pleasurable . We highly recommend (The Whale of a Tale ) to anyone looking for a realy nice and convienet place to stay @ Crystal Beach. Thank You, George & Connie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021