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Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12.

Port Bolivar vacation home in Crystal Beach area

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A large blue building with a balcony, surrounded by a grassy area and a reflective water body.
A blue building with a wooden deck in front.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a granite countertop.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with red chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12156 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach stay.A stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Stingaree Marina. Nauti beaver hut is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gilchrist Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seawall Beach - 58 min drive - 35.6 km
  • East Beach - 59 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Strand Theatre - 60 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 60 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf Range - ‬3 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.

Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12.

You Must Be 25 Years of Age or Older to Rent.
Surf’s Up has all the amenities to make your stay a wonderful experience. The stocked kitchen has everything you need to cook your favorite meals for your family and friends. The bedrooms are comfy and cutely decorated in coastal decor. Bedroom one ihas a queen bed, bedroom 2 has two queen beds and bedroom three has two twin/full bunk beds. The primary bedroom has an attached bathroom. The living room has ample seating for families to gather and watch their favorite shows or movies with DISH. This home has WIFI to keep you connected with all your devices. In the morning, grab a cup of coffee, step out on the deck facing the Gulf of Mexico, and soak in that beautiful beach sunrise! Soon the waves, seagulls, and family will be calling out to you to join in the excitement of the beach! Downstairs, you will find a picnic table and charcoal grill to BBQ the perfect meal after a long beach day! The kids will enjoy fishing in the slough behind the house! When you are ready to go to the beach, there is direct access just a street over via Golf cart or vehicle. After having a blast out in the sun, don’t forget to rinse off in the outdoor shower! Surf's up will help you and your family make beach memories year-round.
Even when provided, internet access TV/cell service can be unreliable on the Bolivar Peninsula. We are a rural community. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay, and cannot offer refunds for disruption of these services. This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior of the home. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights’ rents. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for the renter's use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes.
We provide linens and bath towels in every house, and standard beds are made for your arrival. Linens will be provided in the home for all sleeper sofas, trundles, and pull-out bedding. Paper products, other than toilet tissue and paper towels, and cleaning supplies are not included.
There is a starter pack consisting of the items below. Please bring anything else you will need:
1 roll of paper towels
3 white kitchen trash bags
2 dishwasher tab (if applicable)
2 laundry tab (if applicable)
1 small dish soap
1 dish sponge
2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom
Small bar hand soap per bathroom
1 trial size of shampoo/conditioner per full bath
1 beauty bar per bath
Small salt and pepper
Small cooking oil
There will also be a bath towel set for each guest
Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray, and sunscreen! Once booked, log into your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals and things to do on the Peninsula.
All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,680 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Surf's Up Lots of Room in This Beautiful Home!
Surf's Up - Lots of room in this beautiful home! Crystal Beach
3184-275713

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12. to the airport?

This vacation home is 54 mi (90-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 7.6 mi (11-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12. to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Surf's Up - Beachside- 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 12. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it, location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shaina H.

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

Beautiful house, dirty bathroom

The house was beautiful! The kitchen & living room were bigger than I expected so it was perfect for our large family! The only problem was the master bathroom shower. It had not been cleaned very well & black mold was growing on the bottom of the shower door. The beach was great & is only a short walk from the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Quiet Family Friendly Beach Vacation

The house was perfect for our family of 6 plus my parents~ photos were what you get but better (heated shower downstairs came in handy a lot plus the kids loved all the turtles!). Lacked a few kitchen necessities, but the grocery (literally across the street) had what we needed and was very reasonably priced. What I'd really like to comment on though is the beach~ as a mom of 4 (aged 3-12), I was impressed and thrilled at how quiet, close, and family friendly it felt! We did rent a golf cart to help with hauling all the toys and supplies, but made the walk without more than a few times. There was never a time I lost sight of my kids (which has happened a lot at other beaches) because even in July the beach was quiet!! To some people it might seem silly, but I loved being able to relax and enjoy my vacation instead of constantly looking my kids' heads amongst 20 other kids!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marnie W.

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

We Survived COVID-19, March 2020

The property was even better than in the pictures! We loved it! It was clean and roomy and just so adorable decorated I wanted to move in and stay lol. We could see the ocean a bit from the deck and absolutely loved sitting on the back deck and feeding the turtles and birds ( I always tell my husband I’m a cheap date give me an animal to feed and I’m happy lol) the neighborhood was beautiful and clean and we met the man across the street who owns his place he was super nice! We loved loved the crystal beach town and Galveston thank goodness the COVID-19 scare didn’t start shutting things down until our trip was almost over. When I spoke with remax they had agreed to refund the days we had left if we had decided to leave but we stayed and just found things to do. My mom in law and my son and his girlfriend came and we had a great time. Will def8nately book again if we come back to Galveston area!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shawna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spacious, Great Location

We had a great time at Surf’s Up for a long weekend getaway. Just a few things that kept the rating from a 5-star. Pros: House was clean, spacious and perfect for our group of 7. We had 4 adults and 3 kids and all had plenty of space. We made our own meals and kitchen was accommodating. Hanging out underneath the house in the evenings was great. Picnic tables, grill and porch swing all were wonderful adds. The location to the beach was perfect - with just a short walk or drive. Cons: The first night, not long after we arrived, a breaker was tripped (for no apparent reason) and power was off in the back bedrooms and bathroom. We received a call back from property manager within an hour and was able to switch it back on ourselves. Second night, happened again. We then got a call another day later that an electrician would be onsite to take a look. We had to stay at the house to wait on him and adjust our schedule due to the last minute notification. The WiFi was also not working. We sent a message to let them know and ended up getting a call that someone would be out to check it and we had to be back at the house to wait on the tech to arrive. Upon his arrival, he determined new parts were needed and we were without WiFi then for our stay. We selected this property mainly as it was one of few with WiFi, so was very disappointed. Warning: without wifi, signal is spotty at best at the house. While I appreciate the prompt service, we did have to adjust our schedules to be available for these two appointments. Also, the back porch door doesn’t close securely and we were woken up second night by high winds banging the door. We propped it open with a chair on the patio as a workaround fix.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leann O.

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

Teen Retreat

My daughter, 3 of her friends, and myself stayed in this pretty 3 BR/2BA. Just a short get away after their "graduation" 2020. Nice walk to the beach and short drive to places to eat. Home was clean and as expected. Would encourage those who want to cook at the home to bring all their own cookware and everything you need. There were a few utensils and enough plates, cups, drinkware, the pans were mostly unusable. The youngers enjoyed the beach and watching movies, and I enjoyed lounging! Was a great fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felicia M.

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

Best weekend getaway!!

Absolutely loved this house! Short walk to the beach, turtle pond was pretty neat, and house was clean and well equipped! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie R.

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

We had a blast for our beach trip with friends ❤️

This property had a decent view of the beach and you can feed the turtles off the back porch! The kids loved that. It was about a 5 min walk to the beach and we enjoyed having a outdoor shower with warm water to rinse off in. He house was overall a great place to stay we would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vero G.

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

Muy familiar tranquilo excelente

Regresaremos siii
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendell N.

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

We really enjoyed our stay. Our family of 4 was together for 1st time in a long time.

Awesim
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great relaxing time! Everything was great! No problems. It was fun feeding the turtles and birds off the back deck. And we were about 2 blocks from the ocean but we could see it and hear the waves! We had 11 people and everyone was comfortable! Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us! We would definitely stay here again! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth M.

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

Nice view great price

Was clean but found some cockroaches in the drawers and the beds are a little uncomfortable overall a great house for its price and close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEFFORY T.

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

Awesome

Me and my family go every year to the gulf and this one was hands down the best one. The house was amazing plenty of room and very nice. Will definitely go back maybe even to the same one. Thanks for making my family’s stay great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Perfect place to stay for crystal beach!

Short walk to the beach and plenty of room throughout the house for a good sized group. Won't hesitate to stay here again if available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mallory F.

Beautiful home. Great location.

Beautiful home. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kiara M.

It was a beautiful place.

It was a beautiful house very spacious. The only concern I had was the TVs in the bedroom did not work and it was died bugs in the drawers and we seen one later that first night. Definitely will visit again doing the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Fun time for all!

We had a great time! Lots of room and the house was very clean! Loved that the house was furnished with a blender, coffee pot and other items necessary for a fun time at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James_Pauline W.

Super cute property but wasted $ on linens.

Property was great! Very cute. Kitchen very well stocked. Gave stars because I paid $110 extra for linens and they were there when I arrived. Very fresh and nice..... when doing a walk through to make sure kids didn't forget anything, found a tub of linens in one of the closets. So, basically, I just threw away $110. Would of given 5 stars if not for that disappointing find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Casey D.

Great family place

Place looks a lot bigger then the pictures. The stove/oven will burn all your food, good luck with that. Bring toliet paper. We knew to bring most all our stuff, did not know we had to bring our own tp!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Venus A.

Cozy

Friends and I were very impressed with the house. It’s very welcoming, cozy and we loved the decor. We just feel at home in this place. The place were cleaned when I arrived. The location itself reminds me of my hometown; quite, and people are very friendly. Although, it was the spring break weekend and a lot of college kids partying on the beach; our kids had a lot of fun. (Just have to stay away from the drunk spring breakers) Overall, our weekend was great. No issues or whatsoever. We treated the house like ours so it stays cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tana R.

Perfect vacation!!

We had a blast! Great home! Great location! Easy to get around and want to come back next summer!!! Thank you for making it possible for us this summer to enjoy your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

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