House in Bolivar Peninsula, TX
22 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Wake up to sweeping Gulf views, sip coffee on the deck, and step directly onto the sand at Crystal Tides, a spacious five-bedroom beachfront vacation home in Crystal Beach, Texas.
Designed for large families, multigenerational groups, and special gatherings, this coastal retreat sleeps up to 23 guests in beds. Guests love the direct beach access, spacious layout, custom bunk rooms, well-equipped kitchen, sunset views, and outdoor amenities for all ages.
Spend the morning walking the shoreline, cool off in the heated SwimSpa, play a round on the putting green, and gather around the fire pit as the sun sets over the Gulf.
• WHY GUESTS LOVE CRYSTAL TIDES
✓ True beachfront location with direct access to the sand
✓ Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and sleeping space for up to 23 guests
✓ Three king bedrooms with TVs
✓ Two large custom bunk rooms
✓ Heated SwimSpa that can be enjoyed as a pool or oversized hot tub
✓ Private putting green
✓ Fire pit gathering area
✓ Fenced turf yard for children and pets
✓ Expansive Gulf-facing decks with ocean views
✓ Covered outdoor bar and entertainment area with TV
✓ Outdoor charcoal grill and dining space
✓ Private outdoor shower
✓ Open-concept living area with tall beachfront windows
✓ Fully equipped kitchen with seating for large groups
✓ Pet-friendly accommodations
✓ Washer and dryer
✓ Wi-Fi and dedicated workspace
♥ THE CRYSTAL TIDES EXPERIENCE
Start your day with the sound of waves and wide-open views of the Gulf of Mexico. Step onto the deck with your morning coffee, watch the sunrise, and head directly to the beach without packing the car.
After a day in the sand, rinse off in the private outdoor shower, relax in the heated SwimSpa, or enjoy a friendly putting competition. The fenced turf yard and covered outdoor gathering area make it easy for the whole group to spend time together.
As evening approaches, prepare dinner on the charcoal grill, settle into the outdoor seating, and gather around the fire pit beneath the coastal sky.
🟆 THE SPACE
Crystal Tides offers more than 2,000 square feet of bright, open living space with coastal décor, nautical details, and cheerful turquoise accents.
The main living room features a large sectional sofa, wall-mounted TV, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in natural light and frame panoramic beach views.
The open layout connects the living room, kitchen, dining space, and bar seating, allowing everyone to stay together while cooking, eating, relaxing, or planning the next beach adventure.
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Crystal Tides sleeps up to 23 guests in beds and offers flexible accommodations for adults, children, and multigenerational families.
• FIRST FLOOR
➤ Bedroom 1
✓ King bed
✓ TV
✓ Private ensuite bathroom
➤ Bedroom 2 — Custom Bunk Room
✓ Built-in full-over-full-over-full bunk configuration
✓ Twin trundle
✓ Sleeps up to seven guests
✓ TV
➤ Living Room
✓ Pull-out sofa
A separate full bathroom is also available on the first floor.
• SECOND FLOOR
➤ Bedroom 3
✓ King bed
✓ Waterfront views
✓ TV
➤ Bedroom 4
✓ King bed
✓ Waterfront views
✓ TV
➤ Bedroom 5 — Large Bunk Room
✓ Two built-in bunk systems
✓ Each system includes twin-over-twin-over-full beds
✓ Sleeps up to eight guests
✓ TV
✓ Ensuite full bathroom with additional hallway access
The washer and dryer are conveniently located on the second floor.
❋ KITCHEN AND DINING
The bright, open kitchen is designed for preparing meals for a crowd.
✓ Stainless steel refrigerator and freezer
✓ Stove and oven
✓ Microwave
✓ Dishwasher
✓ Coffee maker
✓ Hot-water kettle
✓ Toaster
✓ Blender
✓ Pots, pans, cookware, and cooking basics
✓ Dishes, glassware, and silverware
✓ Wine glasses
✓ Baking sheet
✓ Granite countertops
✓ White cabinetry with generous storage
The kitchen island and bar area provide seating for approximately eight guests, while the nearby dining table seats approximately eight more.
Whether you are making breakfast before the beach, serving a seafood dinner, or gathering for late-night snacks, the open layout keeps everyone connected.
• ENTERTAINMENT AND FAMILY AMENITIES
✓ TVs in the living areas and bedrooms
✓ Outdoor TV in the covered bar area
✓ Private putting green
✓ Heated SwimSpa
✓ Fire pit
✓ Board games
✓ Books and reading materials
✓ Sound system
✓ Wi-Fi
✓ Dedicated workspace
Family amenities include a crib, high chair, changing table, and baby safety gates.
♥ OUTDOOR LIVING
The outdoor spaces are one of the highlights of Crystal Tides.
✓ Direct beachfront access
✓ Large Gulf-facing decks
✓ Panoramic ocean and beach views
✓ Heated SwimSpa with built-in seating and jets
✓ Custom SwimSpa sun deck
✓ Private putting green
✓ Fire pit with Adirondack seating
✓ Fenced turf yard
✓ Covered outdoor bar with TV
✓ Outdoor dining area
✓ Outdoor furniture and lounge seating
✓ Charcoal BBQ grill
✓ Private outdoor shower
✓ Shaded gathering area beneath the home
The fenced outdoor space is especially convenient for families traveling with children or pets.
🟆 BATHROOMS AND LAUNDRY
Crystal Tides includes three full bathrooms and an indoor laundry area.
✓ Bathtub
✓ Tiled showers
✓ Hot water
✓ Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and shower gel
✓ Hair dryer
✓ Towels and essential toiletries
✓ Washer and dryer
✓ Iron, hangers, and clothing storage
✓ Extra pillows and blankets
★ COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
✓ Air conditioning
✓ Heating
✓ Ceiling fans
✓ Portable fans
✓ Private entrance
✓ Self check-in with lockbox
✓ Free parking on the property
✓ Free street parking
✓ Long-term stays allowed
✓ Pets allowed
✓ Assistance animals always allowed
Safety equipment includes smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit.
❋ PRIME CRYSTAL BEACH LOCATION
Crystal Tides is located directly on the beachfront in Bolivar Peninsula, close to local restaurants, shops, entertainment, and Gulf Coast attractions.
Approximate drive times:
✓ Beach access — Directly outside the home
✓ The Big Store — Approximately 2–3 minutes
✓ Camp Margaritaville Crystal Beach — Approximately 7–10 minutes
✓ Stingaree Restaurant and Marina — Approximately 10–12 minutes
✓ Galveston-Bolivar Ferry — Approximately 25–30 minutes
✓ Fort Travis Seashore Park — Approximately 25–30 minutes
Galveston attractions such as the Historic Strand, Pleasure Pier, and Moody Gardens can be reached by ferry. Travel times vary depending on traffic and ferry wait times.
》PERFECT FOR
✓ Large family beach vacations
✓ Multigenerational gatherings
✓ Family reunions
✓ Groups traveling with children
✓ Friends' getaways
✓ Birthday and milestone celebrations
✓ Pet-friendly vacations
✓ Guests who want direct beach access
✓ Travelers looking for a heated pool and hot tub experience
✓ Longer stays with a full kitchen and laundry
♥ WHAT GUESTS SAY
★ “The location was perfect since it's right on the beach.”
★ “The kids loved the hot tub and mini golf.”
★ “There was plenty of room and a bed for everyone.”
★ “The kitchen was stocked better than any Airbnb I've been to.”
★ “Amazing views from the upper and lower decks.”
★ “The perfect place for the entire family, including the kids and pets.”
★ “Steps from the beach, very clean, and in great shape.”
★ “Awesome sunrises and sunsets with a great breeze on the deck.”
• BOOK YOUR BEACHFRONT GETAWAY
Spend your mornings beside the Gulf, your afternoons between the beach and heated SwimSpa, and your evenings gathering around the fire pit or watching the sunset from the deck.
Crystal Tides gives large groups the space, comfort, and beachfront location to enjoy meaningful time together.
Book now and start planning your Crystal Beach escape.
Designed for large families, multigenerational groups, and special gatherings, this coastal retreat sleeps up to 23 guests in beds. Guests love the direct beach access, spacious layout, custom bunk rooms, well-equipped kitchen, sunset views, and outdoor amenities for all ages.
Spend the morning walking the shoreline, cool off in the heated SwimSpa, play a round on the putting green, and gather around the fire pit as the sun sets over the Gulf.
• WHY GUESTS LOVE CRYSTAL TIDES
✓ True beachfront location with direct access to the sand
✓ Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and sleeping space for up to 23 guests
✓ Three king bedrooms with TVs
✓ Two large custom bunk rooms
✓ Heated SwimSpa that can be enjoyed as a pool or oversized hot tub
✓ Private putting green
✓ Fire pit gathering area
✓ Fenced turf yard for children and pets
✓ Expansive Gulf-facing decks with ocean views
✓ Covered outdoor bar and entertainment area with TV
✓ Outdoor charcoal grill and dining space
✓ Private outdoor shower
✓ Open-concept living area with tall beachfront windows
✓ Fully equipped kitchen with seating for large groups
✓ Pet-friendly accommodations
✓ Washer and dryer
✓ Wi-Fi and dedicated workspace
♥ THE CRYSTAL TIDES EXPERIENCE
Start your day with the sound of waves and wide-open views of the Gulf of Mexico. Step onto the deck with your morning coffee, watch the sunrise, and head directly to the beach without packing the car.
After a day in the sand, rinse off in the private outdoor shower, relax in the heated SwimSpa, or enjoy a friendly putting competition. The fenced turf yard and covered outdoor gathering area make it easy for the whole group to spend time together.
As evening approaches, prepare dinner on the charcoal grill, settle into the outdoor seating, and gather around the fire pit beneath the coastal sky.
🟆 THE SPACE
Crystal Tides offers more than 2,000 square feet of bright, open living space with coastal décor, nautical details, and cheerful turquoise accents.
The main living room features a large sectional sofa, wall-mounted TV, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in natural light and frame panoramic beach views.
The open layout connects the living room, kitchen, dining space, and bar seating, allowing everyone to stay together while cooking, eating, relaxing, or planning the next beach adventure.
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Crystal Tides sleeps up to 23 guests in beds and offers flexible accommodations for adults, children, and multigenerational families.
• FIRST FLOOR
➤ Bedroom 1
✓ King bed
✓ TV
✓ Private ensuite bathroom
➤ Bedroom 2 — Custom Bunk Room
✓ Built-in full-over-full-over-full bunk configuration
✓ Twin trundle
✓ Sleeps up to seven guests
✓ TV
➤ Living Room
✓ Pull-out sofa
A separate full bathroom is also available on the first floor.
• SECOND FLOOR
➤ Bedroom 3
✓ King bed
✓ Waterfront views
✓ TV
➤ Bedroom 4
✓ King bed
✓ Waterfront views
✓ TV
➤ Bedroom 5 — Large Bunk Room
✓ Two built-in bunk systems
✓ Each system includes twin-over-twin-over-full beds
✓ Sleeps up to eight guests
✓ TV
✓ Ensuite full bathroom with additional hallway access
The washer and dryer are conveniently located on the second floor.
❋ KITCHEN AND DINING
The bright, open kitchen is designed for preparing meals for a crowd.
✓ Stainless steel refrigerator and freezer
✓ Stove and oven
✓ Microwave
✓ Dishwasher
✓ Coffee maker
✓ Hot-water kettle
✓ Toaster
✓ Blender
✓ Pots, pans, cookware, and cooking basics
✓ Dishes, glassware, and silverware
✓ Wine glasses
✓ Baking sheet
✓ Granite countertops
✓ White cabinetry with generous storage
The kitchen island and bar area provide seating for approximately eight guests, while the nearby dining table seats approximately eight more.
Whether you are making breakfast before the beach, serving a seafood dinner, or gathering for late-night snacks, the open layout keeps everyone connected.
• ENTERTAINMENT AND FAMILY AMENITIES
✓ TVs in the living areas and bedrooms
✓ Outdoor TV in the covered bar area
✓ Private putting green
✓ Heated SwimSpa
✓ Fire pit
✓ Board games
✓ Books and reading materials
✓ Sound system
✓ Wi-Fi
✓ Dedicated workspace
Family amenities include a crib, high chair, changing table, and baby safety gates.
♥ OUTDOOR LIVING
The outdoor spaces are one of the highlights of Crystal Tides.
✓ Direct beachfront access
✓ Large Gulf-facing decks
✓ Panoramic ocean and beach views
✓ Heated SwimSpa with built-in seating and jets
✓ Custom SwimSpa sun deck
✓ Private putting green
✓ Fire pit with Adirondack seating
✓ Fenced turf yard
✓ Covered outdoor bar with TV
✓ Outdoor dining area
✓ Outdoor furniture and lounge seating
✓ Charcoal BBQ grill
✓ Private outdoor shower
✓ Shaded gathering area beneath the home
The fenced outdoor space is especially convenient for families traveling with children or pets.
🟆 BATHROOMS AND LAUNDRY
Crystal Tides includes three full bathrooms and an indoor laundry area.
✓ Bathtub
✓ Tiled showers
✓ Hot water
✓ Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and shower gel
✓ Hair dryer
✓ Towels and essential toiletries
✓ Washer and dryer
✓ Iron, hangers, and clothing storage
✓ Extra pillows and blankets
★ COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
✓ Air conditioning
✓ Heating
✓ Ceiling fans
✓ Portable fans
✓ Private entrance
✓ Self check-in with lockbox
✓ Free parking on the property
✓ Free street parking
✓ Long-term stays allowed
✓ Pets allowed
✓ Assistance animals always allowed
Safety equipment includes smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit.
❋ PRIME CRYSTAL BEACH LOCATION
Crystal Tides is located directly on the beachfront in Bolivar Peninsula, close to local restaurants, shops, entertainment, and Gulf Coast attractions.
Approximate drive times:
✓ Beach access — Directly outside the home
✓ The Big Store — Approximately 2–3 minutes
✓ Camp Margaritaville Crystal Beach — Approximately 7–10 minutes
✓ Stingaree Restaurant and Marina — Approximately 10–12 minutes
✓ Galveston-Bolivar Ferry — Approximately 25–30 minutes
✓ Fort Travis Seashore Park — Approximately 25–30 minutes
Galveston attractions such as the Historic Strand, Pleasure Pier, and Moody Gardens can be reached by ferry. Travel times vary depending on traffic and ferry wait times.
》PERFECT FOR
✓ Large family beach vacations
✓ Multigenerational gatherings
✓ Family reunions
✓ Groups traveling with children
✓ Friends' getaways
✓ Birthday and milestone celebrations
✓ Pet-friendly vacations
✓ Guests who want direct beach access
✓ Travelers looking for a heated pool and hot tub experience
✓ Longer stays with a full kitchen and laundry
♥ WHAT GUESTS SAY
★ “The location was perfect since it's right on the beach.”
★ “The kids loved the hot tub and mini golf.”
★ “There was plenty of room and a bed for everyone.”
★ “The kitchen was stocked better than any Airbnb I've been to.”
★ “Amazing views from the upper and lower decks.”
★ “The perfect place for the entire family, including the kids and pets.”
★ “Steps from the beach, very clean, and in great shape.”
★ “Awesome sunrises and sunsets with a great breeze on the deck.”
• BOOK YOUR BEACHFRONT GETAWAY
Spend your mornings beside the Gulf, your afternoons between the beach and heated SwimSpa, and your evenings gathering around the fire pit or watching the sunset from the deck.
Crystal Tides gives large groups the space, comfort, and beachfront location to enjoy meaningful time together.
Book now and start planning your Crystal Beach escape.
Amenities at Pet Friendly Beachfront with Heated Pool & Fire Pit
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
My grandchildren loved it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
We have stayed here twice now and absolutely love this property. Will stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Excellent location. Beautiful view. Lots of sleeping area. Living space was somewhat smaller than expected. Being colder weather we were inside more. The large hot tub was a big hit. We looked forward to the fire pit but could never get it lit, possibly due to it being so windy. We came to beach for a Thanksgiving family reunion and had a very good trip overall.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2024
We had to cancel our trip due to hurricane damage
and lack of power. VRBO and the rental agency worked with us on getting our money back thru the trip insurance and we received our refund very quickly.
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(19 Ratings)
"My grandchildren loved it."
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