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Gulf-view oasis with alfresco dining & big deck - walk 5 minutes to beach

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf-view oasis with alfresco dining & big deck - walk 5 minutes to beach

The Sandy Escape

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This lovely 2BR/2.5BA home is a prime choice for your coastal getaway. Take in Gulf views from the wraparound deck or host an afternoon cookout and dine alfresco on the sprawling covered patio.

The beach is just a 5-minute walk from home. Additional perks include three TVs and included beach gear.

LIVING AREA

Featuring hardwood floors and high ceilings, the open-concept living area is the perfect place to relax after beach days. One of the couches converts to a queen-size sleeper, while a flat-screen TV sets the scene for movie nights.

KITCHEN & DINING

Whip up favorite recipes in the well-equipped kitchen, appointed with a full suite of appliances and ample counter space.

When it’s time to dine, the table seats eight and the kitchen island accommodates two.

BED & BATH

This home sleeps 10 guests between a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living area and two bedrooms, each of which has a flat-screen TV.

The primary bedroom is fitted with a king-size bed, two twin-size futons, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

The second bedroom is furnished with two queen-size beds. The en-suite bathroom has a tub/shower combination.

A half bath creates added convenience.

OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

A spacious patio beneath the home is ideal to unwind. You can even dine alfresco at the dining table with seating for six.

A wraparound deck upstairs offers vistas of the water.

EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

Complimentary Wi-Fi and a washer/dryer are provided.

Parking is provided for up to six cars in the driveway.

This stilted home is accessed via a flight of exterior stairs from the parking area.

LOCATION

Your retreat is just a 5-minute walk from Crystal Beach. The kid-friendly Fun Spot Water Slide waterpark is a 7-minute walk.

The Big Store, one of the largest grocery and variety stores in the Crystal Beach area is a 3-minute drive.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,344 square feet

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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 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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 46 min drive - 27.6 km
  • East Beach - 47 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 47 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 57 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf-view oasis with alfresco dining & big deck - walk 5 minutes to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-view oasis with alfresco dining & big deck - walk 5 minutes to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-view oasis with alfresco dining & big deck - walk 5 minutes to beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-view oasis with alfresco dining & big deck - walk 5 minutes to beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Crystal Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

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Gulf-view oasis with alfresco dining & big deck - walk 5 minutes to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lucinda S.

Nice stay
Loved that it was within walking distance to the beach! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cailan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
The home was clean and easy to find. It’s in a great location and we enjoyed the outside kitchen/bar area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Great property! Just what we were looking for. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Annadale L.

Overall Decent
Cleanliness was definitely an issue, but could have been worse. Overall fine, would have liked better conditions for the amount we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Gateway
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This house was very clean and tidy. While it is only two bedrooms, it felt much larger than some 3 bedroom cabins we have rented. The location is great! One of our favorites and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Clarice Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed family getaway
The house had a smokey smell upon arrival, throw pillows could use a washing, grass can use a cut, but the overall appearance, location, space, and quality of the home was wonderful. Great choice for my familys getaway to enjoy ourselves. Will most definitely look into booking again in the future or referring to others. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and clean
It was a great getaway for me, my husband and our little fur baby. Just a couple minutes to walk to the beach. Would recommend and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

K L N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice!
This property was very nice! Excellent location, easy walk to the beach. Important to note: this property did not offer coffee amenities, bottled water, salt, pepper, hair dryer, beach chairs, or beach towels. While there are appliances for coffee, you must bring in all the fixings. We enjoyed our stay and found the property very comfortable and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sammie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house
Very clean, spacious and accommodating. We loved that the house had plenty of towels, extra pillows and blankets and plenty of spaces to sleep. There were two different kind of coffee makers for those that like Kuerig, or an old fashioned pot of coffee. Location was also great!!! We were near everything we needed in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viola H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hobart Vaca
It was two families making a total of 9 of us. Let me tell ya, we NEVER once felt cramped or like we were on top of each other. This property is spacious and allows everyone a place to sit and be without feeling crowded. Our next vacation we will definitely be checking to see if this property is available again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jasper L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip
The countertop toaster over does not work , and the ice maker will not dispense the ice. The thermostat not being able to go below 70 degrees was disappointing as we like our thermostat set to 66degrees. I don’t feel it’s right to have guests take out the trash. Other than that, the beach house is very nice, and the stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great except the air conditioning was not that great.
Our guest complained that it was too hot to sleep. They had to sleep without covers. Kinda smelled like moth balls. But other than that it was great. Beautiful home and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Madison M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
CHECK YOUR BED SPREADS!
After getting settled into the property my mother in law sat down on the king bed and got a piece of glass stuck in her finger and took the bed spread off to see what cut her and noticed old blood on the blanket. We had to wash them and they came out (So clearly the cleaning people don’t clean). The cabinets had a funky smell but it was easy access to the beach. Besides that it was nice. The cleaning people needs to step it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach trip June 2023
Property was beautiful. However it was not clean. Refrigerator has food left in it and was filthy. Pans in kitchen cabinets were dirty. Bedsheets and quilts had blood stains. Animal hair was on bed and other furniture There is a rancid smell in the lazy Susan corner cabinet. Sinks in Bathrooms slow draining, had to purchase drain-o and other cleaning supplies in order to clean. We had to wash the sheets and cleaned the icebox, drain-o'd the sink and washed pans. Cleaning staff did a very poor job. On top of that power was out for over 8 hours on two days, we realize this was not your fault l, but made for a difficult trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Julie V.

Great Beach House but a few recommendations
Loved all the decor and sleeping arrangements. Less than a minute ride to the beach. The home was very clean and nice! If you plan to cook like we did all week like we did, a few things to note. There are no casserole dishes so you’ll want to stop and buy some disposable pans, only one baking sheet, no mixing bowls, no pot holders and only one skillet but we made it work. You’ll also need to bring your own paper towels and toilet paper. The batteries in the tv remotes need to be replaced. We had to go buy batteries. Also there aren’t enough linens and blankets to cover the pull out couches and futons. Definitely not knocking this place because we still had an amazing time and we improvised. Just want to give everyone a heads up on the amenities. Additionally, there was an extremely loud buzzing noise coming from the air vent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Annadale L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Cleanliness needs work
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Beautiful cozy home!
Celebrated our daughters 8th birthday in your lovely home! So glad we were able to find this house and have an amazing weekend with our birthday girl!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

Weekend getaway
Had a great weekend with the family. House was wonderful easy access to beach and surrounding areas
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Location
The home was much bigger in person than the photos made it look. The porch was so nice, both upper and lower - added bonus was for some reason they had much less mosquitoes than our friends house, so we could sit outside comfortably. It was super convenient to stores, and the beach access was so convenient. Added bonus was the water slide that’s just outside the neighborhood. I would definitely like to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Great experience
We loved this house! It was perfect for our little family of 4.
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10/10 Excellent

caronda c.

Last Minute Trip
The Sandy Escape was the perfect house and location for my family of 7! Quick walk to the beach and The Big Store! Well Maintained and had all the amenities you need!!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Everything was great and super comfortable! We had a great weekend trip! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Karen B.

Great service great home!!
Check in was easy, good location, well decorated and very clean. We will definitely stay again!
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8/10 Good

Tina F.

Sandy Escape
This was the perfect house for a small family getaway. Plenty of room. Had everything we needed!