Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is a short stroll from Crystal Beach and within a 10-minute drive of Port Bolivar Beaches. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 41 min drive - 12.6 miles
East Beach - 42 min drive - 13.6 miles
Galveston Seawall - 43 min drive - 13.5 miles
Galveston Island Beaches - 52 min drive - 18.8 miles
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
Nauti Beaver Hut - 7 min drive
Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 5 min drive
HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - 5 min drive
La Playita Restaurant - 9 min drive
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 6 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.
Oceanview - a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps 14.
Renters Must Be 25 years of age or older to rent. Ocean View is a cute, 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeping 14 guests. Ocean View is located on the 3rd row in the Ocean Shores subdivision. Oceanview is a pet friendly beach house with a $200 Non-refundable fee. Don't forget your furry best friend! This home is beautifully decorated with stylish coastal décor, comfortable furnishings, and has lots of natural light. This home features an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area that is great for entertaining or just relaxing. It's sure to be a family favorite with a great layout and plenty of room to move around. **Even when provided, internet access/satellite TV/cell service can be UNRELIABLE on the BOLIVAR PENINSULA. We are a rural community and weather sensitive. 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.**
On the main level, you have one bedroom with 2 bunkbeds that are twin/full and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room area. On the upper level, you will find 2 bedrooms with queen beds and access to the upper deck. The primary bedroom with a king bed, attached bath, and deck access is also on the upper level. The outside, downstairs area is perfect for hanging out or cooking your favorite meals on the charcoal grill. When you are ready to head to the beach, there is easy access either by walking, vehicle, or golf cart. After a wonderful day enjoying the beach, be sure to rinse off in the downstairs shower!
We provide linens and bath towels in every house and standard beds are made for your arrival. Paper products 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 sponge 1 small dish soap 2 roll toilet paper per toilet Small bar hand soap
Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray and sunscreen! Enjoy parasailing, sunset cruises, putt-putt, swim up bars, etc., on our beautiful peninsula! 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 renter use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes. Please note, the mapping may be off on some properties. Please double check with us for the location. All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
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
Unit size: 1,776 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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
Oceanview Stunning Ocean Views
Oceanview Stunning Ocean Views!
Oceanview - Stunning ocean views! Crystal Beach
Oceanview - Stunning ocean views! Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Crystal Beach within a short 6-minute walk of Crystal Beach. You'll also find Fort Travis Seashore Park and Port Bolivar Beaches nearby.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Oceanview - a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps 14.?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and beach views in some.
Are there hot tubs at Oceanview - a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps 14.?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Oceanview - a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps 14.?
Yes, every accommodation at Oceanview - a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps 14. comes with a deck with some featuring beach views.
Oceanview - a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps 14. Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lauren W., Houston
Jun 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great proximity to beach, and great house
Lauren W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
vicki i.
Jun 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
great time
no working grill, there was no bedding for the pull out couch.but it was a great house and would stay here again. great location.
vicki i.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samantha A., Tomball
Mar 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This was a great property! Very easy access to the beach and grocery store when needed. Highly recommend :)
Samantha A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
4/10 Poor
Reba T.
Jul 20, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fridge on the fritz roaches and loss of power
If you enjoy staying in beautiful houses that are not clean, this house is for you. When we arrived, we were so happy with the home's beauty, but that was short-lived. After a few hours, we noticed the fridge was not working but was told that the last tenants didn’t complain about it, so they will try to get someone over there tomorrow and we needed to put all food in coolers. Thankfully it’s started working, but we lost some food in the process. Later that night, we found NINE cockroaches in the kitchen and bathroom. When we called about the roaches, they said, “the owners were just there, and they didn’t see any” later, a voice mail was left on my phone stating, “everyone has roaches in the grass” I called about roaches in the KITCHEN NOT GRASS. We had rented from several places before and never had issues with roaches. It wasn’t until later we figured out why we had so many roaches. We pulled out SEVERAL plates with CAKED ON FOOD. Several cups had dried coffee or tea in them. They gave us bug spray for the house, but it never worked. We had to leave lights on in closets and the kitchen to keep them away. The last night of our stay, the power was off from 12:45 am-8:30 am when we left. I know it’s not their fault that the power went out, but they acted like we were inconsiderate to want a clean home each time we called. When we called about the A/C and power, they wanted us to update them when the power came back on and expected us to call them with updates. We had two one-year-olds on this trip, and because of the dirty house, I spent several hours cleaning the house myself. The lack of compassion from the staff just added the cheery on top. I am thankful good sports surrounded me. I will never rent from this company. I will tell anyone who is thinking about renting to make sure to go anywhere else. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED TO GET HOME.
Reba T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
2/10 Terrible
Mark M.
Jun 8, 2021
Terrible experience
Ants bad in bedroom and kitchen, toilet ran continuously, refrigerator wouldn’t get cold , dryer wouldn’t dry clothes , railing on deck loose, had toilet paper in one bathroom . On top of that there was electric outage that was scheduled for 12 hours that lasted 22 hours so all the food in Luke warm refrigerator ruined and it was 92 degrees outside during the day
Mark M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Clifford F.
Apr 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything I hoped it would be! My family and I had the best time at the Oceanview property.
Absolutely thrilled with everything. The check in/check out was simple and easy. The house was clean and well taken care of. The ocean view from the balcony during a thunderstorm was breath taking. This was one vacation my family will remember! You can bet our experience will be posted all over social media. Thank you Bolivar Escapes for taken care of us.
Clifford F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Donna D.
Apr 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
A very enjoyable trip. Place was perfect! The only problem we experienced was an outlet not working downstairs when trying to charge our golf cart. When we called it in, a repair man was there within an hour. We definitely will use this VRBO again.
Donna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Levi D.
Mar 21, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
great
Levi D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alicia A., Groves TX
Aug 3, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house
Had everything we needed and plenty of space. Perfect family weekend!
Alicia A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at oceanview
We had a wonderful stay at oceanview. The house was nice with plenty of room. It has wonderful views of the ocean. It was close to the beach and we had a very relaxing time. I would love to visit this house again in the future!
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
cecilio m.
Jul 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
99%
no toilet paper in any of the restrooms. thats a must.
cecilio m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin C.
Jul 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Close to the Beach
Very clean. Plenty of space. A short walk to the beach. Check-in and check-out was very easy.
Benjamin C.
10/10 Excellent
Kelly G.
Jul 18, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Beach was within a short walking distance and very little traffic. We had a few issues with the house, toilet wouldn't flush and shower handle broke off, but they both quickly got resolved. House was exactly as presented, unfortunately the kids in our group can not understand why there is no Wi-Fi but we knew going into it that was the case. Actually saw them interact with each other instead of phones.
Kelly G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 23, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean view
We love the stay at the ocean view home an it was a very short walk to the beach, it was close to the fairy so when our family wanted to go to the Galveston side it was a quick.
The house was perfect in space, we lived that you could side out on the balcony an look at the ocean an listen to the waves. Quite place. We highly recommend the Ocean View home
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Yolanda M.
May 16, 2019
Very nice
Great location from the water just a short walk to the beach, great view , if anything was forgotten it was already there fully equipped for the stay .... one thing I didn’t like was there’s no rail for the stairs inside the house other then that perfect vacation spot.... will do again!!!
Yolanda M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
amanda m.
Mar 25, 2019
Cozy
Overall cozy and perfect for our family. Description and details of the house not misleading perfect distance to the beach.
amanda m.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
C J., Texas
Mar 20, 2019
Wonderful home for getting away from it all
We rented this property for a long weekend (Wednesday through Sunday) in the Galveston area. The day of check-in, Remax called me to check my status and were very communicative to ensure that I was able to pick up the key. The home is in a quiet neighborhood, a close walk to the beach. The house was very clean, and very comfortable for 9 of us (5 adults, 4 children). There were a few items that could use fixing, and when I spoke with ReMax about it, they were open to the feedback and working on some of the fixes already.
We did not pay the fee for linens, we brought our own from home and it was fine. The kitchen had all the pots and pans that we needed when we wanted to cook meals. We did bring a crockpot to use on the days that we wanted to have a meal ready when we returned to the house. We brought paper products to use (plates, bowls, utensils) but the house also has reusable items already there for use if you want. The bathrooms were clean and every bathroom had a tub, which was great for the kids. The bedrooms were also decently sized, and while they did not all have dressers, every room had a spacious closet with ample shelving. All 3 of the upstairs bedrooms also had a door to the upstairs balcony.
The house is about 6 miles from the ferry that takes you to Galveston. We rode the ferry every day, and while the ride did get longer as we approached the weekend, it was always pleasant to relax on the boat while we were ferried over to Galveston.
The house felt like an escape from the hurry of life. It doesn’t have wifi, which may be a negative to some, but for us, it felt a bit freeing, as we ended up being somewhat out of pocket, as we had to depend on cell phone service. We enjoyed being able to unplug for a few days. We had a wonderful time and would be happy to rent this same home again.
C J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
6/10 Okay
Cedricka D.
Jan 16, 2019
Beware of misleading overview
PROS
Short walk to beach
Quiet neighborhood as promised
Local store less than 5 min away (has everything)
Local restaurants
10 min ride to ferry ride to Galveston in 15 mins
Proom for everyone
Fully stocked kitchen
CONS
This is a 4BR home with 2 televisions. Cable ONLY in living room.
Light to stairs were out upon arrival Dec 31st. Called immediately to make Remaxx aware. Were told maintenance wouldn’t be able to come out until next day. They never came. The stairs are very dark at night so we left the hall light on which meant closed bedroom doors due to bright hall light to 3 upstairs bedrooms.
The bedrooms ONLY have beds in them. I’ve rented several vacation homes in the past and this was a bit strange for me. I’d become accustomed to making myself at home. Just an old dresser in the Master and wicker table on one side of each bed. My suitcase was a nightstand
My 3 teenagers stayed in the bunk room dressing out of suitcases everyday. The closet had shelves full of “someone’s” belongings, framed pictures, a lamp, and a huge box of filters.
It rained 85% of our stay so the Direct TV service we were able to enjoy on the 1 TV never worked. We used our Hotspot for movies on our mobile devices mostly. Many may think that TV and WiFi aren’t a big deal but if it’s less than 50 degrees outside and raining nonstop you kinda run out of things to do. No board games or other entertainment.
No Linens as stated in the details so bring all towels, sheets, and pillow cases unless you want to pay extra
Bathroom doors push open with minimal force when locked or not
All furniture/carpet require a good steaming. If it wasn't dirty, it needed replacing. There were huge noticeable staines on the sofas, pillows, and comforters throughout. The ottoman in the living room and two of the upstairs beds looked like a sumo wrestler sat on them. It smelled stale throughout the home. I bought disinfectant and candles
The kitchen was well furnished but ALL of the pans were rusty or just didn’t look like anything you wanted your food to touch. We put foil over everything metal. We bought a sponge to use in the kitchen and paper towels to dry dishes because I guess kitchen towels are “linens” as well. Also the dishwasher isn’t mounted well because once full racks are fully extended it falls out of the space where it’s supposed to be housed.
Outdoor garbage cans need replacing and a cover for them to prevent the local wildlife from rummaging through it.
Cedricka D.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Heather H., Bell city
Dec 30, 2018
Fantastic place!!!
We went for our Christmas family vacation. We loved it, very well kept and clean place.
Heather H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sara B.
Jul 28, 2018
Very nice for the 10 of us.
We enjoyed our stay. ReMax staff was great and very helpful. Close to beach, very quiet area. We would rent this house again.
Sara B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Brandi M.
Jul 22, 2018
House was very pretty and well put together. Very easy to get to the beach
I would definitely stay here again. So close to the beach and a outside shower to rinse off. Only thing i wish was there was benches down on the bottom floor for a bbq type setting.
Brandi M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Shannon E.
Jul 12, 2018
Wonderful!
What a great place and location for a beach weekend with my family!
Shannon E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Annette A.
Jun 23, 2018
Great place to stay!
Great house, close to the beach!! Would be nice to have an outdoor table on the deck. Also small trash can liners for the bathroom trash would be great!