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Welcome to Paden's Place, where beach vibes meet comfort. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico from one of two spacious decks or relax in the newly-remodeled interior with a 65in TV and plenty of seating. Take advantage of BBQ facilities, an outdoor shower, and endless activities like surfing fishing.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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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.

Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand

Welcome to Paden's Place! This 2nd-row villa with INCREDIBLE views, in sought-after Singing Sands subdivision, is just steps to the beach! Relax on one of the two spacious decks while enjoying breath taking beach views of the Gulf of Mexico. The newly-remodeled interior offers an open concept with plenty of space and seating to enjoy the company of your friends and family. Enjoy DirecTV or watch a DVD on the 65in TV in the living room. A convenient half bathroom is on the first level. Sleeping accommodations include a primary bedroom and ensuite bathroom with walk in shower! Relax in the King bed, sleeper sofa, TV, DVD player and with direct patio access! The second and third bedrooms offer a shared restroom with a double vanity and tub/shower combo. The outside activities are endless. BBQ on the grill. Take a short walk to the beach and collect sea shells sun tan or just enjoy your relaxing getaway by putting a drink in your hand and your feet in the sand. The surf fishing is excellent and Rollover Pass boat launches and the Stingaree Marina are just a couple miles down the road. Bring back your catch because we have a fish cleaning station. (No seafood stored in the house!) After playing at the beach, enjoy the outdoor shower - natural and liberating! The "Big Store" on the is only a couple miles down the road along with locally-owned restaurants offering everything from Mexican food to pizza to BBQ to fresh caught seafood! Paden's Place is a smoke/vape free house. 10 people maximum. Dog friendly (max of 2 - $125 fee) No cats allowed

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fish cleaning table

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

451973

About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Pier 21 Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

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    52 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Sunrise and sunset
    Port of Galveston
    52 min drive - 41.4 km
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    Galveston Island Beaches
    57 min drive - 46.9 km

Restaurants

  • Nauti Beaver Hut
    6 min drive
  • Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
    5 min drive
  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar
    5 min drive
  • Ocean Grille
    5 min drive
  • Dannays Donuts
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Paden's Place, Gulfview, steps to the sand Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was just what we were looking for. A nice quiet getaway with easy beach access. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cozi W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Location is perfect! The photos definitely make the house look better than in actuality. Several maintenance issues and the master bed mattress was not comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

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

Great Location

The location of the cabin is perfect! It is steps from the beach and close to The Big Store. Even on the weekend the section of beach in front of the property was uncrowded and family friendly. The electricity went out late at night and the property manager responded quickly. I was very pleased with my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Great place

Loved the location between the pool and beach access. Made it nice not to have to log everything to the beach when the house was so close. The couple times I called with questions, they were answered promptly. We were able to extend our checkout a few hours which was so helpful with 4 kids! We will absolutely be rebooking!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

Beautiful Location

The location and the views from this property really sells it for us. Being a steps away from the beach made it easy for our 3 kids and my 69 year old dad. And the ocean view was beautiful! House was decently clean. They provided a few toiletries to get you started. You will need to bring your own beach chairs and sand toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tanner B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No pool access.

Property was fine. Floor is a little dirty, even on day one. Wore shoes inside the remainder of the trip. Listing says it has a community pool but there is no access for renters. Not a bad place, good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

We had a pleasant visit.

My family and I visited Galveston for my son’s birthday. The boys had a great time. Well everyone did. This house has plenty space for the 6 of us. Nice neighborhood, quiet, comfortable beds. My mom and dad enjoyed sitting and drinking their coffee on the deck looking at the sea early in the mornings we stayed. The house has everything you need. I was very happy to find a fan in my closet. I need a fan to help me sleet better (besides the ceiling fan). Everything went great. Thank you so much for letting us stayed at your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect living room was big furniture was great, there was plenty of room for all of us. There were no complaints out of anyone on their rooms are beds. We had a problem with wifi not their fault, when we contacted them they sent someone out right away. You can't go wrong on this one, we really enjoyed our stay. A big thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

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

Very nice gulf view

Perfect house for our family steps to beach and gulf view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful stay at Padens Place! We loved how close we were to the beach and the pool was perfect to unwind at the end of each day! Master bed was so comfy and we loved the walk in shower. AC was excellent and the large table was perfect for our family meals. Thank you for giving my family a great weekend and a beautiful property to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

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

Great Stay

Clean and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Loved it

Great house close to the beach! Very comfy and great house! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great spring stay

Very easy process. Manager timely in responses. House was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Our Stay at Payden’s Place

We had a fabulous weekend stay at Payden’s Place. It’s spacious living room with a large family dining table was the perfect hangout spot for my family to spend time together. The Master Bedroom with a second deck with a beautiful view of the water was a great morning coffee spot away from the mosquitos. We happen to book this house on Jeep Weekend (coincidentally) and we felt safe and distanced from the crazy crowd, which was very important to us. Jessica was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. We look forward to returning on the next family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anh T.

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

Great stay!

I must say there were some minor issues with maintance and cleaning at the place but I still give this a 5 stars due to the quick response and handling of the host and their team. They were so responsive and that was greatly appreciated! So yeah! I would definitely come back. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana & Bob L.

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

Peaceful, Clean, Beautiful View, Close to the Beach

Though figuring out how to access the door lock initially with the instructions given wasn't simple, we appreciate the quick help on the phone getting us in, and we were more than pleased at the beautiful interior! Kitchen, living room, fridge, coffee pot, TV, all in wonderful working order, very spacious, the bedrooms quite nice, shower worked wonderfully well, but the best were the two porches! We had a bit of a gale wind one day, so didn't stay out long then to enjoy, but the view of the ocean from porches and main bedroom were terrific! The short walk to the beach over the 'gorse' of overgrowth was also nice, the bridge quite sturdy, and we sat and enjoyed lots of bird life and waves, got quite peaceful. We came down to enjoy the Audubon Rookery on High Island, but also loved the time we spent on the beach close by! We hopefully left all things in the condition we found them, and appreciate the share of the house... Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Traci T.

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

Paden’s place

PROS: It is a short walk to the beach as listed and well stocked with kitchen, fans, and toiletries. CONS: The cleaners were still there when we got there at 4 pm (they were wrapping up but my kids were ready to get out of the car asap and we had to take what was still finishing up in the dryer out later). The floors did not appear visibly dirty but shortly after walking around barefoot our feet were dirty so I wore shoes the rest of the time. In the bathroom between the 2 bedrooms the stopper in the bath tub did not work and the shower was leaking. No access to the neighborhood pool (the property manager did reach out before our stay it was no longer accessible to renters, but still a bummer as it still was when I booked).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brynn L.

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

Unprofessional and Dishonest Host

Nice house-close to the beach. Time with my family was wonderful. We made the very best of our trip. HOWEVER - When we reserved this property in December it was called “Paden’s Place, Gulfview with pool access, steps to the sand.” However, upon arrival we found out that pool access was no longer an amenity. They stopped that in March - months after I reserved and in plenty of time to let me know so I could make other plans. The host was rude, unhelpful and flippant about this huge discrepancy. I was told that the fact that they no longer offered pool access was perfectly justified since “amenities are subject to change without notice.” And the fact that the pool was still mentioned in their listing was a “clerical error.” VRBO offered us a full refund if we left the very first night and checked into a hotel, because they agreed that there was blatant dishonesty about this reservation, but displacing my young children late at night after a long roadtrip to get here was not worth it. Not to mention the 6 days worth of groceries for 8 people that we’d somehow have to salvage. And finally, yes I was given a paltry amount for this “confusion.” About 5% of what we spent. But let me be clear - there was no confusion on my part. My original reservation still says “pool access.” It was not a misunderstanding either. Important information was withheld about our reservation while our payments were deposited. It was shady. I would warn renters to look elsewhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexy T.

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

Beautiful property on the beach!

We had such a great time at this amazing little house. It was perfect for families of any age and I loved that where weren’t breakables all over like prior homes we’ve stayed in. It was very clean and had all the essentials needed. Absolutely beautiful view of the beach that was only a short walk away. Porch was amazing to sit on during the evening to hear the ocean waves crashing. We will try to stay at this home for our next trip if available. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

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

Perfect getaway steps from the beach!

We went on a couple’s beach trip for the weekend and this house was perfect! We had more than enough space- even for the dogs! The kitchen was very stocked for a rental and being so close to the beach was a huge plus! We will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert M.

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

Perfect Location

Crystal Beach is a hidden gem. We enjoyed the small town feel. Visit Stingarees for a delicious Stingarita & delicious meal overlooking the water. The Big Store has anything you could possibly need. Reading a golf cart on the beach was enjoyed by all. Pace’s Place is perfectly located; steps to the beach; super quiet subdivision & steps to a large shared pool & lounge area. Key for pool gates is on key rack next to door. You will need in order to gain entry. The home is adequate for families and a small pet. The downstairs outdoor shower came in handy after spending time on the beach & in the waves. The double decks are perfect perches to enjoy the breeze all day. If you have more than 3-4 in your group, bring extra chairs. Upon arriving with anxious kiddos, we were delayed entry due to the cleaning ladies being there. We patiently waited 30 minutes, and were disappointed at the lack of their cleaning skills. (Floors were filthy; shower hadn’t been cleaned as there were large clumps of hair inside; bath tub was full of hair shavings; bed linens were questionable.) We experienced issues with the bath tub upstairs. The stopper didn’t work & the shower head leaked profusely. Upon being notified, an appointment with a plumber was scheduled for the next day. The A/C unit froze up our last night there. So we loaded up very early the next morning and headed home. We notified the rental personnel. Overall, the location outshines the issues we experienced. I’m confident all has been taken care!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great quiet location

We really enjoyed the location of this property. It really was just a few feet from the beach in one direction and the neighborhood pool in the other direction. The neighborhood was quiet. The sleeping arrangements were great for our family. The view of the beach and ocean was fantastic from the decks. If you like to sit on the decks and watch the ocean in a group you will need to bring some chairs in order to accommodate your group. The house is away from the crowds at Crystal Beach but an easy drive if that is what you are looking for. Highly recommended this property for any family looking for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Great location

This home was the perfect size for my family. The location was perfect, right by the pool and the beach. My favorite part was definitely the view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Serena C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025