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Stairway to Heaven I

Vacation home near Crystal Beach in Port Bolivar

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A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear sky.
A coastal residential area with houses on stilts, a dirt road, and a beach.
A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen island.
A spacious living area with a dining table, sofa, and a decorative cabinet.
A beach view from a wooden deck with a grassy lawn and a clear sky.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10132 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Beaches
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Crystal Beach and nauti beaver hut. Stingaree Marina is within 6 miles (10 km) and Port Bolivar Beaches is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 50 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 50 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stairway to Heaven I

Stairway to Heaven 1, in a family friendly area offers you the luxury of a view of the beautiful Gulf Coastline - from the Southeast to the Southwest, you will see breathtaking Sunrises and beautiful Sunsets over the City of Galveston from the decks !

Literally steps from the beach, your options are unlimited including experiencing some of the best surf fishing directly in front of the house.
This lovely Home, in a naturally landscaped environment, features beach views from all bedrooms, including the front and back covered / gated decks. The two open Living areas have furniture you will want to relax into, a large TV with Roku and there’s WiFi !
Stairway to Heaven 1, offers additional comforts, with two refrigerators ( one in laundry ) a regular drip coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, crockpot…and more!
There's seating at the Kitchen Island and two separate Dining tables, and just in case, …you'll also find a washer and dryer in the Laundry room! With over 1,400 sq. ft., our Home accommodates 11. Three Bedrooms; One Bedroom has a Queen Bed, second Bedroom has a Full Bed, and in the third is a Full Bed with a Twin Bed above.
The Two Living Room sofa’s are Queen Sleepers ( with upgraded mattresses ).

Stairway to Heaven 1, has Two full Bathrooms;
One with a full size Tub, One with a walk-in Shower that has ADA/Handicap accommodations.
And there are nice wider Hallways throughout.

Downstairs there are closed in and open shower areas - there’s also sink / fish cleaning / cooking counter areas and a charcoal BBQ pit.
There’s a double Driveway with the convenience to park under the house.
Light switches are at / near the front and back stairs, and they can also be controlled from the Laundry room upstairs!
Hope you choose to stay at Stairway to Heaven 1 - we know you’ll love the View !
Small dogs (under 35 pounds) allowed with a pet fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age. The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).
Thank you for renting from us !

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,416 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2899-229305

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stairway to Heaven I to the airport?

This vacation home is 50.3 mi (90-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stairway to Heaven I have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Stairway to Heaven I to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (5-min drive) from Crystal Beach and 16 mi (49-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stairway to Heaven I offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stairway to Heaven I?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stairway to Heaven I?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Stairway to Heaven I?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stairway to Heaven I have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stairway to Heaven I have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stairway to Heaven I to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Stairway to Heaven I Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Front row home. Could use some updates but overall not bad. Not really happy with the front porch light not working & the primary bedroom door not being usable. Bathrooms could have used a better cleaning as well as the outside of the microwave was not clean. Overall we had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, really enjoyed our stay. Would have been nice if the linens were provided, especially seen the packaged linens did not arrive until 5:30 pm on our 1st day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanna G.

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

Girls Trip

Great house! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

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

Stay at stairway to heaven

Great house-nice and clean. Beach front. The only thing we didn’t like was having to pay extra for sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ted S.

Great location

Nice house, rental rate is competitive compared too other beachfront properties. Some of the furniture is pretty worn and tattered, needs replaced. Overall a very nice six day vacation on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Casey A.

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

Stairway

Loved the location.Wished there were at least one more of the tall chairs to see over, and maybe a table. Dryer took forever to dry clothes.Plenty of beds, blankets, pillows. Great view of the beach and just a short walk. Love the showers for feet and anything else downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

New Years 2025

First, get satellite for your TV. Great place on the front row of beach. Really would advise staying here. Fireworks amazing, and be prepared for ongoing before and after the new year. I’m booking for next year
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marilisa R.

Stairway to Heaven

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: The house was amazing and my family had a great time. The house had everything we could have asked for and more!!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tosha R.

We really enjoyed our time here

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: It was a nice little get away. The floors and couches were a little dirty. Only one bedroom had a t.v. so our kids had to decide who got the t.v. I definitely had the house cleaner when we left. It was a cozy place other than these little things.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Appropriately Named Property

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 our 4th trip to Bolivar, and by far this property is the best - location, price, and amenities. Thanks to the family who owns it for providing such a well-equipped, thoughtful vacation home available for rent. Swede's is super easy to book with and rent from - nothing fancy, just good people who treat you kindly. The only negative was the bed in the (we guess master BR) where the mattress was painful to sleep on, so I slept on one of the sofas, which actually gave me a great view of dawn on the beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wanda S.

Great Fall Vacation

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: The house we reserved months ago became unavailable two days before our arrival date and Swede’s did a great job of finding a property that matched the original house with our most important requirement of the house being a true “beachfront” location. The only complaint we have about this house is that the mattresses in all three bedrooms were really bad. If not for that, this review would have been 5 star all the way down.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Great View, but has areas to improve

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We were overall pleased, but there were a few areas that could be improved. The floors were dirty. If you walked around the house barefoot, your feet turned black. The beds are very low quality. No wifi. If you plan to do any cooking, there is not a decent frying pan or pot with a fitting lid. A lot of lights have no working bulbs. Downstairs there are lights, but no convenient way of turning them on or off. Switches should be labeled (there are a lot of them and some we never found out what they switched on/off). Lastly, the fan in the middle bedroom of the house does not work. Other than the above mentioned, the house offers a fantastic view.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Great View, but has areas to improve

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We were overall pleased, but there were a few areas that could be improved. The floors were dirty. If you walked around the house barefoot, your feet turned black. The beds are very low quality. No wifi. If you plan to do any cooking, there is not a decent frying pan or pot with a fitting lid. A lot of lights have no working bulbs. Downstairs there are lights, but no convenient way of turning them on or off. Switches should be labeled (there are a lot of them and some we never found out what they switched on/off). Lastly, the fan in the middle bedroom of the house does not work. Other than the above mentioned, the house offers a fantastic view.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Margaret K.

Great location- BUT stairway to heaven no WiFi and grubby.

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat 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: Be sure to pack a couple of plastic bags. When you first get there you’re going to pick up a couple of bags of garbage as they are remodeling next-door and why not have the rest of the people throw their garbage in your yard. No Wi-Fi, shower curtain more mold than you want in your blue cheese. The mattresses are unimpressive no boxsprings and a guaranteed backache. Boxes clutter the laundry room while I mention it you’ll have to put your clothes in there because three of the four closets are locked up and the fourth one is full of their towels. Beware don’t let your toes touch under the bathroom counters Because they will stick to whatever it is under there. The pantry is full of everybody’s grubby spices, and the only counterspace you have to put your things is full of used alcohol bottles and tins from cookies you don’t get. But darn, what a great location! Not to mention the smoke smell in the house and the fact that a couple of fans don’t work. Porch furniture is old and grubby and broken Darn it, fantastic location!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amanda T.

Amazing view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: View was amazing nice house But the bed in one of the rooms was horrible I did read the review about the bed I was in hopes it would be fixed but wasn’t other than not sleeping for two nights the house was wonderful Would stay again and recommend if bed is replaced
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Muy pequeñas las camas

las camas muy pequeñas solo eso y limpieza le falta avía mucho pelo de perro por todas partes de ahy en fuera todo bien
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Margaret K.

Great location- BUT stairway to heaven no WiFi and grubby.

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat 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: Be sure to pack a couple of plastic bags. When you first get there you’re going to pick up a couple of bags of garbage as they are remodeling next-door and why not have the rest of the people throw their garbage in your yard. No Wi-Fi, shower curtain more mold than you want in your blue cheese. The mattresses are unimpressive no boxsprings and a guaranteed backache. Boxes clutter the laundry room while I mention it you’ll have to put your clothes in there because three of the four closets are locked up and the fourth one is full of their towels. Beware don’t let your toes touch under the bathroom counters Because they will stick to whatever it is under there. The pantry is full of everybody’s grubby spices, and the only counterspace you have to put your things is full of used alcohol bottles and tins from cookies you don’t get. But darn, what a great location! Not to mention the smoke smell in the house and the fact that a couple of fans don’t work. Porch furniture is old and grubby and broken Darn it, fantastic location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Appropriately Named Property

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 our 4th trip to Bolivar, and by far this property is the best - location, price, and amenities. Thanks to the family who owns it for providing such a well-equipped, thoughtful vacation home available for rent. Swede's is super easy to book with and rent from - nothing fancy, just good people who treat you kindly. The only negative was the bed in the (we guess master BR) where the mattress was painful to sleep on, so I slept on one of the sofas, which actually gave me a great view of dawn on the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Stairway to a Heavenly Vacation

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: I booked this reservation back in March. The picture of the deck view to the surf became my screen saver at work, was posted on the fridge... I hung onto that image for dear life! And, it was even better standing on that deck! Being the last house on the street, there was nothing but a couple of bunnies between us and the dunes. Each morning, we took a couple of chairs and staked out our section of beach. During the weekdays, we had plenty of space to call our own. By Friday, folks found our piece of paradise. The kids loved the water slide, Frio Loco snow cones, and learning to crab in the shallows near the ferry. Our favorite restaurant was "Nauti Beaver" with fresh crawfish, Mahi, live music, very casual atmosphere! Swede's Realty manages this property. They were more than friendly, even inviting me to come have a cup of coffee! When we had a couple of little issues in the house (Ceiling fan remotes and a dryer belt), they sent a maintenance man within minutes! I would definitely recommend this spot to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marcia S.

Spring weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I was happy with the stay. Everything was fine. I love the proximity to the sand and the ocean views. I could not find the thermostat in the home. During the night the house temperature was good. During the day it was cooler outside. I would have loved a hammock somewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Stairway To Heaven

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: Relaxing, outstanding.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Monica E.

Great location, amenities could be better

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: House is right on the beach on a beach access road. Large open loving area large patio. Disappointed there was no Wi-Fi and the TV cable would only pick up a few channels. The microwave would only work if you held the door shut. The beds were ok but I’ve definitely had better at other rentals in the area. Down stairs lighting was either broken or non existent. Made for a dangerous walk up and down the stairs in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Great week at Stairway to Heaven

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: This was our second stay at this house and will not be our last. Location, location, location is the main draw (but not all). This house is in a perfect spot. Right on the beach with great views. The front deck is absolutely awesome. Kitchen is very well appointed. You really don't need to bring anything for the kitchen. On downside, beds are a little small and there was no remote to the dvd player but all in all and enjoyable stay. Strongly recommended. Swede's is always great to deal with
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Becky F.

Stairway to Heaven

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home. Beautiful view. Found a realistic diamond back rattler coiled up on the back porch, went out at night and there it was. Police came to remove it after we discovered it was a fake! Not a good d experience. Air TV is really limited. I actually had to talk to my husband. New mattress would be a plus as well as the beds were not comfortable in any room. cc The lighting on the ground floor was out on the stairs. The house is beautiful and aside from what I mentioned it was perfect place to relax and reconnect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edy M.

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

It was Nice

Its a beautiful spot and convenient for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022