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Steps from the Beach!

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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 manager

Al

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 neighborhood

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • High Island Beach - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 58 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bolivar Peninsula Tourism and Visitors Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Down Under-Bar and Grill - ‬8 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 50 lbs per pet.

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! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar vacation 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 mi (15 km).

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Steps from the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

We took a quick trip to disconnect and this house was perfect for that. Definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

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

It’s was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

Great house and location. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

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

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

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Close to the water house was very clean and updated will definitely be going back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The house was clean and the owners were very nice. We had no issues communicating with them and the house was in the perfect area. We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

The house is very well appointed and had every thing we needed for our stay. The house is a quick walk to the beach! We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

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

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

6/10

This was our first non beach front house. Views were fantastic! We could tell this was an investment property due to the lack of kitchen utensils/ware. There was no spatula, whisk.. etc.. Ants were in the living room when we got there, they didn’t bother us much but no ant spray. Our power was out for about 10 hours. The lantern was a charging one but we made it work!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10

We enjoyed the property inside. However, we were unable to enjoy the deck or the wonderful downstairs outdoors. We were unable to cook out, or enjoy a sunset, sunrise with coffee without being torn up by mosquitoes. We use 8 cans, 4 bracelets and 3 Citronella candles; and those creatures were not fazed by the scents. We will have to return in the winter time. Great location, nice property but nature had other plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

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

6/10

We were very excited to arrive for our annual Framily Vacation. We had an issue accessing the checkin information via VRBO site (I believe due to a VRBO issue) but I was able to text the owner and receive the checkin info quick. The house is located what I would call 2.5 row, but very close to HWY 87, you can definitely hear road noise while outside but not something that was bothersome to our group. The downstairs parking area was nice and clean, coming with 2 tables/chairs, plenty of bar space and stools. Upstairs the deck area had seating for ~ 6, including 2 child size chairs, and loungers. One of the loungers looked like it might need a little TLC, as it had a bit of a lean. The door stop on the top gate was loose, I’m sure it’s a quick fix so I let the owner know. The inside of the home could use a little TLC- there were several areas with scrapes, gouges and areas in need of paint touchup- etc. The bunk room walls and door framing have seen some better days. It should be noted this is cosmetic damage and nothing that altered the ability to use the home or beds. The living area was missing one of the orange hideabed cots, so only one was available. The kitchen was missing some basic essentials- no toaster, no beaters for the mixer, lots of lids without bowls. A good inventory is needed in the kitchen to make sure it is equipped as described. No mosquitos was a plus! I would suggest a book with guidance on trash days, check out info, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed our mini 4 night vacation at this rental on Crystal Beach. The rental was CLEAN, easy to access, well appointed and a perfect cozy spot for my family and our 2 dogs. It is a very short walk down to the beach, but there is also car access here, and we took advantage of both. I was afraid, given it was Spring Break, we would have A LOT of traffic using the road to cut through to the beach, but all of the Spring Break crowd stayed down towards the Zoo, and it was a non issue. The house itself is comfy and well appointed. The kitchen has your basic necessities, stainless steel pots and pans, non-stick electric griddle, and standard drip coffee maker, which got a workout thanks to some unseasonably cold and windy weather. We couldn't find a can opener, so we donated one courtesy of "The Big Store". Despite the weather we also took advantage of the spacious entertaining area below the house. We set up a traveling gas heater and warmed up the area and even sat around the fire together and had one of our meals down there...and that with a rather rambunctious north wind howling across the peninsula. The old offset smoker that was already on premises has definitely seen better days....beach houses and iron grills don't seem to have lasting relationships. I give a overall five star rating, but I think it is important to make note that this is a very narrow part of Bolivar, and as a result, you are fairly close to Hwy 87. The road noise is definitely noticeable when you are downstairs, but considerably less so when you are inside the house. Also, the beach is quite narrow to the dunes in this area (thanks Ike). About 1/2 of of the days we were there, the beach was covered by unusually high spring tides and largely unaccessible from this drive-in point. The waves were essentially lapping the foot of the dunes, and I chose not to drive on it that day, despite having a 4 wheel drive vehicle. I might also point out that there is not an area below the house to secure any belongings that you do not wish to leave unattended. I carry surf fishing tackle with me and chose to lock up my rods and reels and tackle bags inside my truck vs carry it up the stairs each day, problem solved. The only suggestion I have for the house is to upgrade to some heavier blinds, to better darken the bedrooms and muffle what little of the road noise remains there. I want to give this rental another go during warmer months, and the dogs agree.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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