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Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views

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A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a pool and buildings. - Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views (Crystal Beach)
A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a small desk with a video game, and a welcome sign. - Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views (Crystal Beach)
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Located at Crystal Beach, Stella by the Sea offers an ideal retreat for families. Take in the panoramic views of the sandy shores from a huge deck or walk to the pristine beach just minutes away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views

  • Welcome to Stella by the Sea at Crystal Beach, a beautifully-decorated beach house with a huge deck and panoramic views of the sandy shores. With a pirate-themed kids’ room, full kitchen, and spacious living area, this is the perfect place for families to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation. Walk to the pristine sandy beach, swim, and tan at your convenience.

    150 steps to the Beach
    14 Min Drive to the Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry

    Experience Magnificent Crystal Beach With Us & Learn More Below!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 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 - 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1) No Parties 2) No Smoking of Vaping
Rental Agreement. Please sign to confirm booking.
We unfortunately had to start requiring this agreement due to previous guests having parties and damaging. $250 Security Deposit

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet Fee $125 2 Pets Max - Less than 20lbs

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Beach and East Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider nauti beaver hut and Old Quarter Acoustic Café. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, a river, and a large water tower.
    Crystal Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Pleasure Pier entrance with flags, signs, and a crowd of people.
    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    50 min drive - 28.6 km
  • A pier with a Ferris wheel and a lighthouse at sunset.
    Port of Galveston
    50 min drive - 28.2 km
  • A coastal walkway with waves crashing against a concrete barrier.
    Galveston Seawall
    50 min drive - 28.9 km
  • A pier with amusement rides, including a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel, extending into a turbulent sea.
    Galveston Island Beaches
    56 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Camp Margaritaville RV Resort
    3 min drive
  • Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
    5 min drive
  • Nauti Beaver Hut
    3 min drive
  • HardHeads Icehouse & Grill
    9 min walk
  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from nauti beaver hut. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Family-Friendly Beachfront Oasis | Gulf of America Views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berenice S.

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

Family weekend getaway

My kids absolutely loved it, I will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Stella by the Sea Review

Great stay at this property! Owners were very responsive and the place was great. Also great/close access to the beach! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashten F.

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

Family stay

We had a great family trip to the beach, the house was super kid friendly and had a great stocked kitchen for us to cook with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia N.

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

Great Place

Overall this property is great. We enjoyed our time and everything was clean and in great shape. I cant wait to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Great house close to the beach

We really enjoyed our stay at Stella by the sea. The house was clean and had just enough room for all of us. The owners were great and very accommodating. Looking forward to going back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Fabulous weekend getaway

This is the house to stay in if you're in Crystal beach. Very well stocked, comfortable beds, and fabulous view are a few of the things we enjoyed! Close to the beach too! Loved loved loved our time here. It wa definitely not long enough and will stay again! Thank you for a fabulous weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

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

Stella-brate Good times!!

The house beautifully accommodated my hubby and I, two grown kids and spouses and two grands 2 and 4 yrs old. We drove to the beach but could have easily walked. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed for cooking and cleaning. We enjoyed eating most of our meals on the ample front porch as the sea breeze kept it comfortable. There’s a huge open space beneath the house for the kids to play and to clean off sandy feet and swimsuits. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and miraculously had nothing to complain about!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Great weekend getaway!!

First impressions were great. Smelled cleaned as soon as u walked in. There’s was great communication with manager gave us great recommendations. Only down side was property too small for 14 ppl yes sleeps 14 but that is way too many ppl inside had to figure out other things to do couldn’t stay inside property all weekend and Had to eat in shifts . But definitely great property for a weekend getaway with family and friends!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

77th birthday

After bein I’ll for several months , I had a beautiful c weekend with my children and grandchildren. I felt no pain , just joy being with family. The house was great. Plenty of room for everyone. The only problem was getting the TV in main room to work. All the other TV’s worked fine. The house swaying was a little unsettling, but we got use to it. Thank you Ryan for your help and patience with this old lady. This was a great memory ihave with my family. Thanks again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jordan d.

Nice pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great location. Checking in/out very easy. Host was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chelsey r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen had everything we needed to make thanksgiving dinner. Perfect distance to walk to the beach even for smaller children. We enjoyed fishing and running from the waves.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

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

Perfect!

Great house and perfect location! We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

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

Vacation

Very enjoyable stay. Clean house. Close to the beach. And our host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Perfect location to the beach.

House was absolutely beautiful. Every single bed was super comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos D.

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

Amazing!

Beautiful home, and easy access to the beach. Peaceful. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patti r.

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

Excellent location!

Excellent home in a beautiful location. Host was very quick to respond to anything we needed. The only regret I have is that we didn’t stay longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Highly recommended !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie r.

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

Perfect beach house

Beautiful peaceful beach house. Every bed is super comfortable. Fully equipped kitchen. Quick 1 minute walk to the beach. Very nice deck with locked baby gate and plenty of seating to enjoy the ocean view while your little ones play 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan M.

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

Weekend get away

Kids were disappointed that the arcade machine advertised didn’t work but otherwise it met our expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

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

Bolivar Treasure

This property is 5 star all the way. The home is very close to the beach. It is very clean. The kitchen is well stocked on cooking ware and the open floor plan allowed us to socialize even when some of us were cooking. We will definitely book again. Ryan, the property host is great, attentive, and easy to work with!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We had a wonderful weekend at crystal beach and couldn’t recommend this property more. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, towels were soft, and the AC worked great! They had everything you would need for cookware and utensils. Beautiful location and very short walk to the beach. Loved that you were able to see and hear the ocean from the porch. The neighborhood was very quiet which was also nice since we had little ones. We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Location! Location! Location!

Our family of 4 loved this property. A very short walk to the beach with a lovely view. My 7 year old loved the waves. My husband and kids also enjoyed the pirate room with the video game machine. I think my husband played Mortal Kombat more than our kids. We took the ferry to Galveston one day to visit the aquarium which I highly recommend. Also if you plan on going during the week please be note that a lot of restaurants are not open Monday through Wednesday. We did a lot of cooking but it was easy to do since the kitchen is so well equipped. Definitely would recommend staying in this house. Book now!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

Family Getaway

Charming house with a great location. Close enough to see the ocean and hear it but far enough the babies could play without worry of them being on shore. Loved the beds as they were super comfy (we slept 8 adults, 4 children, and 2 babies). The children’s room was a huge hit with pirate ship bunk beds and arcade game. Kitchen was fully stocked and easy to navigate. The downstairs patio had two showers and plenty of hot water for our big party. All in all my favorite destination so far and close enough to the DFW area to visit again. We took advantage of the local golf cart rental and got a 6 seater for the week for the beachcombers. This neighborhood was beautiful and in just the right spot. Would definitely recommend this to our friends and hopefully get to rebook!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I would recommend Stella by the Beach to anyone renting out a beach house. Excellent location, views, super clean, very cozy and has everything you need. Ryan was very communicative and ready to answer all our questions to make our stay a wonderful experience. We would definitely come back. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024