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Steps from the Beach!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Step into this beachside retreat and unwind on the wrap-around deck with beautiful ocean views. The spacious living room features a big screen Roku television, while the fully equipped kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances. A short walk to the beach, outdoor picnic area, fenced playground for kids, and an enclosed shower ensure a fun-filled stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$527
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

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About this property

Entire place

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

Steps from the Beach!

When you arrive you will see there is enough space to park 3 vehicles at the front of the house. Underneath the house you will see a picnic area with tables and chairs where you can enjoy a meal with the family. This will lead you to the fenced playground in the back where the kids can play safely. Also underneath the house is an outdoor, enclosed shower where you can wash the sand off your feet when returning from the beach, which is only about one minute walking distance.

You will need to walk up a flight of about 20 stairs to get to the wrap around deck area where you will be able to enjoy beautiful ocean views, as well as a soft ocean breeze. Enter the home into a roomy living room which has 2 ottoman single hide-a -beds for additional sleeping and a big screen Roku television where you can enjoy your favorite shows under your own accounts. You will also enjoy the fully equipped and updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. As you make your way down the hall you will find the master suite has a king size bed as well as it's own bathroom and exit onto the deck. the 2nd bedroom has a queen size bed. the 3rd bedroom has 2 full size bunk beds.

Please remember that this property is on a peninsula, and is therefore surrounded by water, which means there may likely be mosquitoes, especially during summertime. We do have the property treated regularly for this but can’t guarantee that it will be mosquito free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

PET POLICY: Pet must be house trained. Pet must never be left alone inside the house. Pets are not allowed on any furniture or in any of the beds.
PET POLICY (Continued): All pet discharge/droppings/shedding, must be cleaned by guest before check out.
Renter is liable for any damage to the property and agrees to accept charges to the card on file should damage occur during occupancy.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
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
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

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Stingaree Marina and Galveston Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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What's nearby

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    Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    56 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    56 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas
    Galveston Seawall
    56 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Sunrise and sunset
    Port of Galveston
    57 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
    8 min drive
  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar
    8 min drive
  • Ocean Grille
    8 min drive
  • Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill
    3 min drive
  • Jayla’s Bar & Grill
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps from the Beach! ?

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps from the Beach! on 16 Feb 2026 start from NZ$526.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Steps from the Beach! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the Beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Steps from the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views! Close walk to beach. Road to drive to beach was also right in front of the house. House was very clean and lovely with a fenced area. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with beach access. House was clean and well equipped. Loved the fenced in yard for our pups! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful property, loved everything, good communication, and really enjoyed the balcony and being able to walk right to the beach without having to drive to it and finding a place to park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy G.

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

Beach 2025 vacation

The house was perfect for our group. Had some issues with appliances but they were addressed right away. Short walk to the beach was great for after dinner walks on the beach .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Peaceful getaway!

Loved this home and location! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home close to the beach. Clean spacious home that was very well laid out and comfortable. All of the beds were comfortable. The home has a very nice large wrap around porches that give you an ocean view from almost everywhere. Under the home is set up nicely and very spacious. The water pressure was amazing!!! They had everything needed for our stay. The fenced yard and swing set were a nice addition for us. The host Al was wonderful, commicated everything in a timely professional manner. Check in was a breeze. Extremely close to the beach on a quite area so we were able to relax and enjoy the beach and property. We will definitely book again. Thanks Al for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great location and nice house

The house and location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri E.

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

Enjoyed my stay

This property was exactly what I wanted in the price range and location that I wanted. The fenced in yard was perfect for my lil pup that stayed with us. Loved the outdoor space with ample seating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Carley B.

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

Getaway

All the dishes was dirty, the bbq pit utensils had black mold on them, bugs on the dishes and draws. Other than that it was a great stay, we liked the view of the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Last minute getaway

We booked the property very last minute & the owner was very accommodating. Great views from the top deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen T.

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

Beach getaway

Has such an amazing time. The view is to die for
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great getaway!

The location and proximity to the beach was great. Great views from the deck. The fenced yard was a nice benefit with my 2 small dogs coming along.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donnie F.

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

Family vacation

We celebrated a bday and caught 5 huge bull red from the beach right in front of the house. Second time staying and will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie F.

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

Fishing trip

We really enjoyed your house. It was close to the beach and had a great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sonja B.

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

Good but....

The place over was nice and walking distance from the beach. Down sides..... there was only 2 towels in each bath room. The dryer did not work, which is not good when traveling with kids. The agte latch on the deck was broke
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy Y.

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

Walking distance to beach

This house was perfect for a last min one night stay with my family during the kids fall break. Easy walk to the beach with a great view! We will be back. Owners were quick to respond and access to the property was easy. Great parking. Kids loved the swing set.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Choo K.

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

Wonderful fall break

The property is steps away from the beach. It is clean and comfortable. Al was very responsive to our questions. My family would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayli R.

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

Great proximity to beach

The unit was a short walk from the beach, with an ocean view. It was clean and well stocked with towels. The beds were comfortable, and the owner was very responsive to any questions. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect getaway

I was so impressed with everything about the house! Location, closeness to the beach, plenty of places for people to sit and watch the waves or the sunset. It was maybe a 2 minute walk from the house to the beach. The beds were very comfortable! I couldn’t find one thing to complain about at this house. We had so much fun here and I can’t wait to try to book for next year. Thank you to the amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Weekend Trip!

We enjoyed our stay overall. The upstairs porch is large with a nice view of the water and lots of chairs. We brought a rolling cart to haul our stuff to the beach - which is only about 3 houses down. I liked that there was a gated area downstairs and a gate at the top of the stairs so that my dog didn’t have to be on a leash the whole time. We didn’t really sit down there, but the space below the house is pretty large. Several tables with chairs as well as a bar area to set up a nice spread. Be sure and bring anything that you might need for cooking. Also the grill was rusty so if you plan to use it, be sure and bring tinfoil. And the house is currently for sale if anyone’s looking for a rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joscelyn J.

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

August 2023

Great location! I will say the kitchen was a bit lacking for supplies. The blender didn’t work and there were no spatulas or toaster. The toilet in the hall bath was broken but Al got someone out to fix it quickly. The fridge door was broken too, not a huge deal other than it being a pain to close every time we opened. The location was perfect, we rented a golf cart, and although not necessary, it was wonderful to have with 3 kiddos. I gave it overall a three bc the cleanliness could have been better as the windows were rather dirty! If you’re looking for a spot within a few minutes walk to the beach, this is it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Our home away from home

We came down for a much needed getaway from hectic big city life. I researched many houses and we have stayed in the area many times. This house was wonderful with a 3/4 wrap around deck with multiple seating scattered about. On the ground floor was a lot of seating and bar area along with 2 table setups. A secure chain linked fence surrounded the yard and even incorporated the stairs so the dogs could run down without having someone with them. There is a wood swing set and slide inside the yard. Rinse off hoses as well as downstairs shower. Kitchen was well appointed with the basics and had all we needed. We cook a lot! Need to bring your own ice.. and is a drip coffee maker. Beds comfy and tv in each room. Roku setup. Best beach combing in the area with close walk as well as drive access. Overall, we will rent this property again and we have stayed in many on the Bolivar Peninsula. This is our future home away from home. Shell
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views and access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Home needs a bit of TLC, but overall it was amazing! Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025