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Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10103 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula

Enjoy the waters of Crystal Beach then relax on the rockers and swings of this cozy cottage. Grill burgers and dine under the covered patio with your family. Play volleyball in the sprawling fenced backyard.

Property manager

Daniel Mangum

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Mobile key entry

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,109 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Crystal Beach - 8 min walk
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 44 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 44 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Cozy Beach Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nichole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Arrived at the house and was amazed. It is set up with everything id you forget anything at home. It was a great relaxing 3 days. Stress free exactly what the family needed. I will be staying there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayden C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great experience!
Check in was easy! great place for a get away!! we loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
This was a perfect cozy little beach house with all the amenities you need and then some for outside. The yard is huge for a beach house and beds were all comfortable which is not always the case in vacation rentals. Communication was easy and great! Would definitely stay here again and recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy stay during the holidays
Daniel was very communicative making it easy to check in and check out. The house was clean and had everything we needed for a couple days and there was just enough space from grandparents to grandkiddos. Loved all the games and toys so we didn’t have to bring them. Easy access to the beach was great too. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Veterans getaway
Awesome last minute stay! Buddy of mine came to visit for Veterans Day and this was a last second booking, and it was everything and more. Even though the rain was non-stop(can’t do anything about that) we stayed dry and comfortable the whole time under the massive patio spaces. Access to the smoker was the perfect centerpiece for catching up and trading stories. Can not recommend this spot enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shontelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Breeze
Property was very clean, warm and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen well stocked. Property manager was great at checking in, and readily available. The location can't be beat With walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Favorite Place to Stay
We always love staying at this property. It’s 3 blocks from the ocean, very roomy, clean, and the property has a lot of things to enjoy. We had fun playing domino’s outside enjoying the cool weather and hearing the ocean breeze. Daniel is always super quick to respond to any questions we have. Staying at this property is like a home away from home! Highly recommend this location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dennis E., Huntington, Texas

Disliked: Cleanliness
BEWARE: Owner will cancel on you at the last minute.
We were scheduled to stay at the property and check-in was at 4. All of the passcodes and door code had been received the day before. The day of, I had this feeling that I needed to check VRBO messages so at 6:30 AM, I logged in to VRBO and looked at messages. At 2 AM, the owner cancelled my reservation and said VRBO had double booked. I talked to VRBO and VRBO said the owner screwed up. VRBO did try to put me in a Super 8 for the 1st night and found me a tent on the beach (at my expense) for the other. Owner never offered to do anything. I told them thanks but no thanks. They can keep their money and I'll get my $100 in my review. If you do rent this beach house, reach out to the owner immediately after booking and make sure there are no other reservations. This probably doesn't guarantee that you'll get it but it should increase your odds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely be booking again next summer!
The house was amazing very close walk to the beach just liked the pictures with a beautiful view!! Can’t wait to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time!
We enjoyed the house so much. It had literally everything we needed! I asked several questions before arriving and while we were there and the owner got right back with me. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place, would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall - Amazing!
The location to the beach, souvenir shops, and restaurants is perfect. The neighbors had a dog that didn’t like when we went outside, but we were at the beach most of the time anyways. The property was beyond perfect and very clean!! It came fully furnished with everything you would need to live there for however long you wanted. There was lots to do on the property itself: swings, outdoor games, lots of seating, and lots of yard. Very easy to communicate with the owner and was always very helpful and clear with instructions. We will be back!! 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Treasia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time by all. Fenced area for our dog was great!
Wonderful memories thanks it was lovely 😍
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very cozy and homely. So many games to choose from indoor and out. Very nice distance from the beach and amazing experience overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable weekend stay!!!
We rented this house over the weekend, and it was perfect for oir family. The house was very nice, and the host was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication
Overall super great stay! Wheather didn't let us experience 100% everything this place had to offer but even then super recommended 👌🏻 Also I'm big on communication & the host was excellent on communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

lizz c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas break getaway
We were originally supposed to be at another rental but due to the hard freeze that came through and pipes bursting we had to find another property last minute. Thankfully we found this place! It was perfect for the 6 of us and looked exactly as pictured. Loved sitting on the deck in the mornings with my coffee and only a short walk to the beach. It was still chilly in the evenings but we wrapped up and had a great night grilling, playing corn hole and cards together at the big table downstairs. Daniel was quick to answer any questions I had. I would definitely recommend staying here and would look to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and I had a blast
Took my wife and boys to the coast for the weekend. The property couldn't be nicer. Was exactly how the pictures showed it online. Daniel, owner, was available when we had questions and very resourceful. Even though the weather didn't cooperate while we were there, we made a ton of memories enjoying the amenities that the home had to offer. We will definitely be coming back in the future! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house for great value
Property lines up with the pictures and since is on the peninsula side of galveston; it much more quiet than the island side. Highly recommend if you want a relaxing beach house vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Daniel has this “host” thing mastered! There was a coffee bar with wide variety. He had bath toiletries along with extra trash bags, dishwasher and laundry pods. Beds were super comfortable and the garage was filled with toys and games and one special hidden treasure that we all enjoyed finding. We didn’t even miss a washer board because the great neighbors brought one over for us. Will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Glass Cottage is fabulous!
My daughter and I plan to return to this spot. Calling this beautiful and updated beach home a “cottage” is a bit deceiving! The fenced yard is massive and the entertainment area is well arranged and stocked for days of family fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Host
The Host is wonderful! The beach cabin is very comfortable and clean! The best part of the trip was we forgot coffee!!! hahaha however, they had stocked coffee and creamer for us so that was a blessing! Everything was wonderful! The only complaint if I had to give one is my wife likes to lay out in the sun in her bikini and in the am she likes to drink her coffee in her gown....but with the cameras watching every part of the outside, it was a little uncomfortable for her. I understand why you have the cameras - but we could see every move we made on the tv, just made us feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick family Trip
We had a great trip. House was clean, had amazing fun/toys for our kid’s, and beds were SO comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for making check in-and Check-out process so easy. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
No Brainer
Clean well-equipped beach house. Easy beach access right down the road. Loved that were given access to beach stuff out of the garage. Great outdoor sitting upstairs and below. Didn't end up taking my dog but dog friendly with huge backyard. Would def stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway♡
My girlfriend and I had the most lovely weekend here! The house is so cute, cleaning comfortable as well as ever well appointed. The instructions sent by the super friendly host were clear and easy to follow. We loved the chilling on the swings downstairs and in the rocking chairs upstairs. The the beach was a close walk away and it was great to have the window sticker available by the host to drive on the beach. We really liked that the stairs are under the house and so we didn't have to tred up wet stairs when it rained. We are definitely looking forward to staying here again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022