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The Good Stuff: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 15

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15189.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Bolivar, Texas
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • East Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

+3
2 Double Beds and 5 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Good Stuff: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 15

The Good Stuff is a beautiful beachfront home with stunning 180 degree views of the Gulf of Mexico -from almost anywhere in the house! Watch the sun rise from the deck, or just take a few steps and you're onto the beach yourself.

This luxurious, over 2000 square foot home comfortably sleeps 15, and features tasteful beach decor and comfortable furnishings with room for the whole family, including an enormous kitchen with bar seating and a dining room table that seats 12. The living area has sectional seating and a large flat screen TV. The kitchen features all the appliances and cookware you need to prepare family meals, including a regular drip coffee maker for those sunrise mornings!

There is a primary suite on the top level of the home, featuring a king bed and an ensuite bathroom. There is also a second suite with a king bed on the main floor. Two more guest bedrooms have a king size bed in each. The 5th bedroom will amaze your children - it is a pirate-themed bunk room that can sleep 7! The room includes a full over full bunk bed; a bunk set with 3 twin beds and a bunk set with 2 twin beds. All bedrooms include televisions, and high speed internet is available so that you can stream your favorite shows and utilize your own devices.

While the upstairs deck has amazing views, you can also relax downstairs - there is ample parking for all your guests, as well as a charcoal grill. And if you want to get out and visit the rest of the Crystal Beach community, you're just minutes from local restaurants and shops!

The Good Stuff is the perfect place to relax and make memories with family and friends; come enjoy this perfect location!

Your small dog (under 35 pounds) is welcome with additional fee. Cargo lift is NOT available for guest use. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.

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English

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Stingaree Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Reef Nature Park and Crystal Beach. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Port Bolivar, Texas

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 44 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 46 min drive - 25.9 km
  • East Beach - 46 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 55 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Good Stuff: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 15 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Good Stuff: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 15?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Good Stuff: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 15?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Good Stuff: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 15 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Crystal Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Gilchrist Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Outstanding family vacation...

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First off I want to say that our family eight had a wonderful time staying together Iat The Good Stuff house..The layout of the house was wonderful and just steps from the beach ...The view from the kitchen, massive dining room table that that seated all eight of us comfortably and living room Couch was awesome. The bedrooms were very roomy also. The master bedroom upstairs was very spacious and the view off the private deck was awesome .. The large deck which were used 99% of the time was fantastic.. A few cleaning supplies, like a broom, hand soap, dish soap, liquid dish soap, dishwasher soap, Storage bags ,trash bags would be appreciated. Website only said paper products.. The reason I rated the house 4 Was because the ceiling fans all Very dirty ..master bedroom upstairs By the door out to the balcony, the light plate was missing and exposed wires plus the blinds for the windows were in the closet on the floor.. needed to be put back up to make the room darker to sleep.. In the jack and Jill bathroom on the first floor sink left side, clogged. Behind The bed there’s a plate missing also for you to plug in your charger more wires exposed.The kitchen cabinets by the sink could really use a refresh coat of paint. They were all chipping and flaking..This may sound like a lot but it’s just regular maintenance to keep this house in top shape and rated a number 5 and well worth the price for you to stay in The Good Stuff.. all in all, our stay was what our family wanted! Made Beautiful memoriesThank you.. Bob, Diane, Dorothy, Carl, Darlene, Jim, Tammy and Brittney.
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4/10 Poor

Beth W.

This house needs a lot of maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we checked in the house had not been cleaned it look like the people before us had just left. The floor was not swept or mopped, rugs not vaccines, counters not clean. The refrigerator was filthy. Had to call and have them send some people to come clean it but we ended up cleaning most of it ourselves so we can unpack our stuff, the cabinets are in terrible condition. One Cabinet door was broke,the pots pans and dishes in the cabinets had to be re-washed to use, the Bathroom Doorhandle is about to come off the door, One of the bedrooms, the door wouldn’t even shut , the drain in the bathroom was stopped up. Even the bedroom furniture didn’t look like it had been wiped off in a long time. Very disappointed in the condition of this property.
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6/10 Okay

Yvonne d.

Special Family weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was in a very good location and overall was roomy enough for all the family members. Owner needs to do a little maintenance on this house.The girls at Swede’s were very professional when I talked to them about issues & showed them pictures.
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10/10 Excellent

TERESA N., THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS

Beautiful Memories

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our entire stay. The house was clean, big enough for our family, the staff for Swedes were amazing. We will definitely be back!
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4/10 Poor

Mandy R.

The Good Stuff is not GOOD

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house needs some major love and a deep clean. The blankets in the bunk room were scratchy and didn't smell good. The comforters on the beds in all other bedrooms need to be washed! we brought our own blankets and I'm glad we did. The linens that came with the house at an extra cost were cheap and not comfortable. The shower curtains had mold all over them and there is mold coming out of the vents in the ceiling. The FULLY stocked kitchen is a joke. I would not use any of that stuff if you paid me. The cabinets are full of disgusting pots, pans, cutting boards, bowls etc.. that are just thrown in there and if you try to take something out the entire pile falls out, not to mention it all needed to be washed. thank goodness we brought paper plates and plastic silverware. The fridge is cold but not cold enough in my opinion. The chairs on the patio are very uncomfortable and you can't see over the balcony railing when you sit in them. The mat outside the front door was a scrap of turf that has seen better days, it has no functionally at all. The house has a mildew problem clearly, the smell hits you in the face when you walk in. The only thing we liked about this house was the beach front access, the bedroom / bathroom layout and the themed bunk room. We will not rent this house again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house and location - needs TLC

This property has a great layout and is wonderfully located steps away from the beach. The large table and family area were perfect for our family. The house, however, needs inside paint and attention to general maintenance such as missing door knobs and slow draining sinks. It also needs a deep clean as we found garments in closets from previous guests, items left under the couch, as well as dirty dishes, cabinets, and refrigerator. The upper floor MBR door wasn’t functional and apparently hasn’t been for awhile. The linens, although packaged, did it appear clean. Not sure if these items are up to the owner or the management company, but something needs to be done so other guests can enjoy this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Rietta H.

Big family at The Good Stuff

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love this house. It's roomy,well equipped, lots of light, good views and right on the beach. We had a fabulous week. Needs some fresh paint and a few repairs, 3rd floor door is broken and needs more high chairs outside.
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8/10 Good

Nancy D., Texas

Great Location, Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The set up was perfect for four couples, a single adult and three kids right on the front row. The condition was worn and needed general maintenance, which the property manager took notes and pictures to address (I hope). The humidity in the house was marked, with mildew around several a/c vents, mildew on one of the shower curtains and the front door leaking air/humidity from outside and the upstairs master requiring a dehumidifier, which we emptied three to four times a day. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at the house, despite the attention needed. I hope the issues are addressed, because it is a great house in a great location!
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8/10 Good

Debra H.

Summer Vacay June 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has rented The Good Stuff on a previous vacation and loved the property. The beachfront is spot on. You can see for miles both directions and setting up cabana tents and lawn chairs right in front of the place is great. Our only complaint would be that the service for the huge TV in the living area is awful. What happened to the Direct TV service or maybe even a FireStick. Watching old Bonanza reruns and/or no service at all was disappointing. Also, with exception.of the kids room, the TVs in each guest guest room had no working remotes. The television in the 1st room to the left had no service at all. Also there is a spot in the kitchen floor that literally feels like the subflooring is failing. It appears the refrigerator has had an ongoing leak that may have caused an issue. We also loved the fact that there is an elevator onsite but very disappointed that it was not in service for us to rent to use. Otherwise, great place to form some great family memories.

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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

Family Friendly Beach House

The Good Stuff (house name) is right on the beach which was super! That being said, vehicles are allowed on the beach in this area so keep that in mind if you have small children. Not everyone behind the wheel is attentive! The house was big enough for 9 adults and 5 kids to sleep and hang out comfortably. Like most beach houses, there are areas that could use a little TLC but the house really did fit our family’s needs well. The 4 main bedrooms all had comfortable king size beds and the bunk bed room housed all 6 grandkids. Sitting on the deck allowed views of the beach as far as the eye could see. Nice place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Tonya D.

Davis Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The dryer did not work. Mold in top bathroom and was unable to use the balcony on top floor. The house was great but could use a little better cleaning (mattress covers very super nasty.

10/10 Excellent

Roderick C.

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

The Good Stuff

This house was prefect and the location on the beach was beautiful. It was all we expected it to be also management was great they responded quickly when we needed them. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Groves, TX

Easter 2023 at the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We did have a wonderful weekend at the cabin. It is very nice and spacious. The location was perfect directly on the beach. We were a little disappointed that the lift was not working. My mother of 79 was only able to walk up to the cabin and then remain inside and on the deck until departure. She was unable to go to beach and ride golf cart and go to dinner. The gas bbq pit shown was not there, and the smokey bbq pit had no handle. The one and only door to the top deck was out of order. Several lights were out throughout the cabin. And it appeared they did some sheetrock work in bathroom on 2nd floor since droppings were on the floor. Overall, I would rent again, just making sure everything was in good working order. Very nice cabin and location was awesome for grandchildren.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

The view

Better than expected. Location and view were very pleasing. The rental experience was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Terrific Family Vacation Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at Crystal Beach at The Good Stuff! Well appointed and enjoyable! We loved the chairs in the deck and all of the windows looking out on the beach. Our grandson loved the pirate and submarine bedroom. We didn’t know of the mandatory linen charge so be aware of that, and found out that we couldn’t use the master suite deck - that was a little disappointing. Everything else was nice. Make sure to bring your own soaps, shampoo and extra toilet paper. The grill was a small Weber. It looks bigger in the photo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Dianna R.

The Good Stuff

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we all were very pleased with our time at Crystal Beach. The only negative was the lift/elevator was not working and as all of us are in our 60's and 70's and some of us are partially handicapped the stairs were quite a challenge.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Womens Weekend Relaxation and Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time and they came out quickly when we were having issues with the lift to get it straightened out.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Our Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very Good. As usual a few small problems.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great time

The location was perfect. The inside was clean and roomy. Loved the outside balcony. Thank you for a great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Rietta H.

Good Stuff Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great vacation home, lots of room, and well equipped. Located right on the beach, the gulf is 50 yards from the house with direct access through the dune. The house could use some upkeep with some maintenance issues which we reported to Swedes. Loved our stay and would stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

A fantastic week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First family vacation in 27 years had a wonderful time

10/10 Excellent

CHANDRA K.

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

Anniversary Trip

The property was great and we had a wonderful time. The house has a beautiful view right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Overall great

While there are a lot of rules, which we completely understand, the additional charges seemed a bit excessive. The house is amazing and perfectly located!!! The DIRECTV did not work, and when I called to report it, they told me that the owner is having the DIRECTV removed and that they were sorry for the inconvenience. We were able to connect to smart tv and watch the game, but otherwise we had an absolute fantastic time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Maria M E.

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

The TV screen wasn't clean and there was only one roll of toilet paper per bathroom

Overall really nice house, and had so much fun, perfect location and beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

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

Family and friends vacation

It was an amazing place, I have 2 foreign students from Germany and France and they surely love the place and they even have to FaceTime their parents to show the whole house, and they want their parents from their country to come and stay at the same place, my friends and her family enjoyed it too much, overall we are very please about the place. Thank you for the nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

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