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Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard

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A room with wicker chairs, a glass table with a lamp, and a view of the ocean. - Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard (Chrystal Beach)
A multi-story beachfront property with balconies, a staircase, and a wooden fence. - Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard (Chrystal Beach)
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a welcoming sign. - Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard (Chrystal Beach)
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the ocean through large windows. - Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard (Chrystal Beach)
A spacious living room with a high ceiling fan, a staircase, and a view of the beach house. - Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard (Chrystal Beach)
At Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard

  • Situated in an enviable second-row locale, this family-friendly home is your ticket to beachside paradise. Prepare to be wowed by sweeping Gulf views from nearly every room as well as the expansive two-tier wraparound deck! Built for entertaining, enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor living spaces with glass doors that lead to alfresco dining table and lounge furniture. Endless fun awaits on the patio beneath the property, detailed with a large bar, and an outdoor shower. An enclosed yard is ideal for those traveling with children. This family-friendly home also includes Pack-N-Plays, strollers, and a high chair. Don't forget the complementary beach gear when you head down to the sandy shores. this home includes beach toys, beach chairs and a travel wagon to transport it all.
    Designed with beautiful interior detail, this seaside retreat features a coveted open layout with vaulted ceilings and double-height windows offering abundant natural light. Kick back and relax with your favorite TV shows in the living room. A second upstairs living area provides more space for your group to spread out. On the top floor, you’ll find a playroom with a TV, bonus sleeping space, and wet bar. Whip up everything from beach snacks to four-course meals in the well-equipped kitchen - complete with stainless steel appliances, a coffee bar, and a center island with seating for four. Gather for special meals at the adjacent eight-seat dining table.
    Choose between five well-appointed bedrooms, with two primary suites, each with their own ensuite bathroom on the main level. Find two additional suites on the second floor, while the fifth guest room is located on the top floor. A washer/dryer and central air conditioning add convenience during your stay.
    Things to Know
    A twin trundle bed offers extra sleeping space
    Do to family allergies, pets are not allowed on this property.
    Parking notes: Parking is available in the driveway. There is room to park 7 cars in the driveway. NO parking in the grass or street is allowed.
    Security camera details: 4 outside for security

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About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Fort Travis Seashore Park and East End Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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Chrystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, a river, and a large water tower.
    Crystal Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gilchrist Beach
    12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • High Island Beach
    23 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches
    26 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary
    30 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill
    8 min drive
  • Nauti Beaver Hut
    5 min drive
  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar
    4 min drive
  • HardHeads Icehouse & Grill
    7 min drive
  • Dannays Donuts
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the ocean, steps from Crystal Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gilchrist Beach and nauti beaver hut. High Island Beach is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Ocean Retreat, certified personal elevator, steps to beach, grill & fenced yard Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house!

This house was perfect for our group. Plenty of beds, great location and very clean. Definitely recommend you try this place out. The property manager responded to any questions that I had, very quickly. Great places to eat in the area too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, therr was plenty of room for all of us. We enjoyed the location of the beach. We did not have enough wash clothes, that was the only problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our large family vacation!

The house was perfect for our family. The layout was able to accommodate separate rooms for each adult family and the top floor was great for the older kids. The location to the beach was the perfect distance to be able to make several trips to the beach daily without having to pack up all the gear each time. We enjoyed it all and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 2024

We enjoyed our stay in your home. The location was great and the house was perfect for our group of nine. Our grandchildren loved the beach! I would recommend this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

This house was perfect for our family we had a great time the beach was so close and so many things to do we will definitely be making more visits in this house. Thank you so much
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will rent again!

The communication with the property owner was the best I've experienced. Super fast and went above and beyond to help me with everything. The house was perfect for 4 families and all of our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach retreat steps away from the gulf

Thank you to hosts Wes and Cindy for sharing your home with us during our annual trip to Bolivar for the 4th of July and family reunion. The house was awesome and in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. The accommodation had many amenities and was spacious and comfortable for our family. The gated access to the deck and the large yard were convenient to keep an eye on the littler ones. Access to the beach through the golf cart/pedestrian pathway was easily accessible and close by. We had a great time, and the week went by way too fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal Beach

The location of the property was absolutely perfect for us! The fenced in yard and covered patio was great for the kids to be able to play outside. The house was perfect for our group! The only remotely negative thing we could say was a lack of basic cleaning supplies. We did have to purchase our own. As someone said in an earlier review, there were no dishcloths in the kitchen, but I left the ones there that I purchased, so there is some now! Overall, the property was fantastic and the hosts went above and beyond!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to gather the whole family

Our large family gathered to memorialize my dad who recently passed away. This place was perfect for my mom, my family, and the families of my three brothers. The sleeping arrangements were great for our crew ranging in age from 6 to 72. The owner, Cindy, was fabulous with communication before and during our stay. She answered very promptly, often within the same hour. She was very accommodating and kind. I would bring extra washcloths, hand soaps, and dish soaps if you don’t want to purchase them at the store. There were enough to get by initially, but we needed to get extra, just like most rentals. The location is perfect. Although it’s on the second row, there are great views due to several of the lots in front being vacant. The walk across to the beach is very close, and the neighborhood is quiet. The beach in front of the cabin is not in the crazy part of the beach, so it’s great for children. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Extended Family Vacation Spot

This was a spacious place for an extended family trip, with plenty of room to spread out. The upper level play area was great for older kids to play games away from the main living room. The kitchen was very well equipped, even for the large group we had. There was dining seating for all. The property managers were quick to respond to every question and provided valuable local information. We loved the included beach equipment, making our travel load lighter! The walk to the beach was short and not problem for our 71 year olds or our 2 year old!! We loved the rocking chairs on the mail deck that looked out to the ocean and spent a lot of time on the deck at night to catch the moon and stars. The only suggestions to make all perfect would be to: 1) add more toilet paper. After 4-5 days, many of the bathrooms were out of the one roll included per bathroom, luckily we brought some of our own. 2) add sponges or dishcloths to the kitchen (we had to just use a wet paper towel to wipe counters). There were dish towels. 3) carefully check the deck for boards that are not nailed down. We just put a pot over the spot we found where a board deflected on main floor deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not only was the property great, but the host’s communication was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beautiful and had everything we needed. Close to the beach and plenty of space for a large group. The host was wonderful and very quick to respond with any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great location. Great communication. This was our second time staying at this house and we’ll try to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have visited Crystal beach 5 years now and this was probably the best house setup. The number of rooms and beds made it very flexible for the 3 families to figure out where to stay. Golf cart and walking access to the beach was very close, but car access was about a 5 min drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely and we had a great time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this beach house! Completely stocked with everything you need and a great layout and space for a family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place realy enjoyed our time there. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went as a large family to celebrate two birthdays and the Labor Day weekend. It was definitely big enough to accommodate our large family. Convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot

Loved the house! Super cute, clean, has everything we needed and amazing location! We will stay here again if available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect House and Location for our Large Family

This house was set up perfectly for our families all with kids of varying ages from infants to teens. Location was great with easy golf cart access to the beach and loved the beach views from the house. Would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as advertised. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Beach House

Our family had a fantastic time staying at the house. The private beach is very close and a short walk over. House is super cute in an amazing location. The sunset view from the patio is gorgeous. Kids had so much fun with a ton of activities to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Trip

We really enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room and the house was stocked with everything we needed. This house has tons of room and a great space to hang out under the house in the shade. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

We had an amazing vacation at this property!! It was big enough for each family (4 families- 8 adults/13 kids) to spread out and have their space! This property is so wonderfully decorated and clean! It was so much fun! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023