Seaside stay .With a stay at this Crystal Beach cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Stingaree Marina. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 48 min drive - 29.3 km
Port of Galveston - 48 min drive - 29.7 km
Galveston Seawall - 49 min drive - 30.8 km
Galveston Island Beaches - 60 min drive - 40.7 km
Restaurants
Nauti Beaver Hut - 2 min drive
Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 20 min walk
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 8 min drive
HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - 20 min walk
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 8 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula
Enjoy the waters of Crystal Beach then relax on the rockers and swings of this cozy cottage. Grill burgers and dine under the covered patio with your family. Play volleyball in the sprawling fenced backyard.
Property manager
Daniel Mangum
Languages
English
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No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,109 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Lucy H.
Jul 15, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice home and very accommodating especially with being so last minute.
Lucy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea L.
Jun 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
We loved it here. They had everything you need for entertaining everyone. The neighborhood is on the beach so the drive from the house to the beach was very quick. Loved the outside area under the house and porch seating was nice up top. Would highly recommend. We will be back.
Chelsea L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nichole G.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Arrived at the house and was amazed. It is set up with everything id you forget anything at home. It was a great relaxing 3 days. Stress free exactly what the family needed. I will be staying there again for sure.
Nichole G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kayden C.
May 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great experience!
Check in was easy! great place for a get away!! we loved it!!!
Kayden C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara R.
Jan 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
This was a perfect cozy little beach house with all the amenities you need and then some for outside. The yard is huge for a beach house and beds were all comfortable which is not always the case in vacation rentals. Communication was easy and great! Would definitely stay here again and recommend!
Tara R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vickie C.
Dec 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy stay during the holidays
Daniel was very communicative making it easy to check in and check out. The house was clean and had everything we needed for a couple days and there was just enough space from grandparents to grandkiddos. Loved all the games and toys so we didn’t have to bring them. Easy access to the beach was great too. Thanks again!
Vickie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tyler R.
Nov 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Veterans getaway
Awesome last minute stay! Buddy of mine came to visit for Veterans Day and this was a last second booking, and it was everything and more. Even though the rain was non-stop(can’t do anything about that) we stayed dry and comfortable the whole time under the massive patio spaces. Access to the smoker was the perfect centerpiece for catching up and trading stories. Can not recommend this spot enough!
Tyler R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shontelle J.
Nov 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Breeze
Property was very clean, warm and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen well stocked. Property manager was great at checking in, and readily available. The location can't be beat With walking distance to the beach.
Shontelle J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marc M.
Oct 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Favorite Place to Stay
We always love staying at this property. It’s 3 blocks from the ocean, very roomy, clean, and the property has a lot of things to enjoy. We had fun playing domino’s outside enjoying the cool weather and hearing the ocean breeze. Daniel is always super quick to respond to any questions we have. Staying at this property is like a home away from home! Highly recommend this location!!!
Marc M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
2/10 Terrible
Dennis E., Huntington, Texas
Jul 3, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
BEWARE: Owner will cancel on you at the last minute.
We were scheduled to stay at the property and check-in was at 4. All of the passcodes and door code had been received the day before. The day of, I had this feeling that I needed to check VRBO messages so at 6:30 AM, I logged in to VRBO and looked at messages. At 2 AM, the owner cancelled my reservation and said VRBO had double booked. I talked to VRBO and VRBO said the owner screwed up. VRBO did try to put me in a Super 8 for the 1st night and found me a tent on the beach (at my expense) for the other. Owner never offered to do anything. I told them thanks but no thanks. They can keep their money and I'll get my $100 in my review. If you do rent this beach house, reach out to the owner immediately after booking and make sure there are no other reservations. This probably doesn't guarantee that you'll get it but it should increase your odds.
Dennis E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Crystal L.
Jun 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely be booking again next summer!
The house was amazing very close walk to the beach just liked the pictures with a beautiful view!! Can’t wait to book again
Crystal L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
Apr 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time!
We enjoyed the house so much. It had literally everything we needed! I asked several questions before arriving and while we were there and the owner got right back with me. We will definitely be going back!
Amy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Austin K.
Apr 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place, would come again.
Austin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Stephanie D.
Apr 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall - Amazing!
The location to the beach, souvenir shops, and restaurants is perfect. The neighbors had a dog that didn’t like when we went outside, but we were at the beach most of the time anyways. The property was beyond perfect and very clean!! It came fully furnished with everything you would need to live there for however long you wanted. There was lots to do on the property itself: swings, outdoor games, lots of seating, and lots of yard. Very easy to communicate with the owner and was always very helpful and clear with instructions. We will be back!! 😍
Stephanie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Treasia R.
Mar 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time by all. Fenced area for our dog was great!
Wonderful memories thanks it was lovely 😍
Treasia R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jordan W.
Feb 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very cozy and homely. So many games to choose from indoor and out. Very nice distance from the beach and amazing experience overall!
Jordan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen C.
Jan 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable weekend stay!!!
We rented this house over the weekend, and it was perfect for oir family. The house was very nice, and the host was very easy to communicate with.
Kristen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Briana V.
Jan 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication
Overall super great stay! Wheather didn't let us experience 100% everything this place had to offer but even then super recommended 👌🏻 Also I'm big on communication & the host was excellent on communication
Briana V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
lizz c.
Jan 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas break getaway
We were originally supposed to be at another rental but due to the hard freeze that came through and pipes bursting we had to find another property last minute. Thankfully we found this place! It was perfect for the 6 of us and looked exactly as pictured. Loved sitting on the deck in the mornings with my coffee and only a short walk to the beach. It was still chilly in the evenings but we wrapped up and had a great night grilling, playing corn hole and cards together at the big table downstairs. Daniel was quick to answer any questions I had. I would definitely recommend staying here and would look to stay again in the future.
lizz c.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marc M.
Nov 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family and I had a blast
Took my wife and boys to the coast for the weekend. The property couldn't be nicer. Was exactly how the pictures showed it online. Daniel, owner, was available when we had questions and very resourceful. Even though the weather didn't cooperate while we were there, we made a ton of memories enjoying the amenities that the home had to offer. We will definitely be coming back in the future! Highly recommend this property!
Marc M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
Oct 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house for great value
Property lines up with the pictures and since is on the peninsula side of galveston; it much more quiet than the island side.
Highly recommend if you want a relaxing beach house vacation!
Michael C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tamara M.
Oct 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Daniel has this “host” thing mastered! There was a coffee bar with wide variety. He had bath toiletries along with extra trash bags, dishwasher and laundry pods. Beds were super comfortable and the garage was filled with toys and games and one special hidden treasure that we all enjoyed finding. We didn’t even miss a washer board because the great neighbors brought one over for us. Will absolutely stay here again.
Tamara M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L.
Oct 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Glass Cottage is fabulous!
My daughter and I plan to return to this spot. Calling this beautiful and updated beach home a “cottage” is a bit deceiving! The fenced yard is massive and the entertainment area is well arranged and stocked for days of family fun!
Deborah L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jerry C.
Aug 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Host
The Host is wonderful! The beach cabin is very comfortable and clean! The best part of the trip was we forgot coffee!!! hahaha however, they had stocked coffee and creamer for us so that was a blessing! Everything was wonderful!
The only complaint if I had to give one is my wife likes to lay out in the sun in her bikini and in the am she likes to drink her coffee in her gown....but with the cameras watching every part of the outside, it was a little uncomfortable for her. I understand why you have the cameras - but we could see every move we made on the tv, just made us feel uncomfortable.
Jerry C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
Jul 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick family Trip
We had a great trip. House was clean, had amazing fun/toys for our kid’s, and beds were SO comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for making check in-and Check-out process so easy. Would recommend to anyone.