Escape to Crystal Beach and unwind at this beautifully decorated 3rd-row Gulfview home. Enjoy the amazing views, relax in the claw foot tub or take a refreshing shower in one of three bathrooms. With a short walk to full beach access road (BOYT), you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable visit.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10165 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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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.
AMAZING VIEW OF THE GULF FROM THE 3RD ROW! CUSTOM HOME, BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED AND ALL THE AMENITIES YOU NEED FOR A PERFECT VISIT TO CRYSTAL BEACH!
PRIMARY BEDROOM/ UP (QUEEN), BEDROOM 2/ UP (QUEEN), BEDROOM 3/ UP (FULL/FULL BUNK W/ TWIN TRUNDLE), BEDROOM 4/ DOWN (DAYBED). PRIMARY BATH (GLASS WALK-IN SHOWER, CLAW FOOT TUB), GUEST BATH 1 (TUB/SHOWER COMBO), GUEST BATH 2 (SHOWER).
BEACH ACCESS: LOCATED OFF OF FULL BEACH ACCESS ROAD (BOYT).
2 NIGHT MINIMUM (Excluding Holidays) FOR WEEKLY RENTALS, ARRIVAL DAYS ARE: MONDAY OR FRIDAY (depending on reservations already in place).
PETS ALLOWED WITH APPROVAL AND ADDITIONAL FEE.
LINENS INCLUDED
10-20% INCREASE APPLIED TO RATES FOR ALL HOLIDAYS, SPRING BREAK AND CERTAIN EVENTS.
All Cobb Real Estate vacation rentals are NON-SMOKING properties.
THIS HOME WORKS WELL WITH THE RUSTY HOOK, MY FAVORITE BEACH HOUSE, B3 SAND RANCH, SANSPIPER COVE AND BIG C BEACH RETREAT, AS WELL AS HOMES IN THE HOLIDAY SHORES SUBDIVISION.
Even when provided, Internet Access/Satellite TV/Cell service can be unreliable on The Bolivar Peninsula, as we are a rural community and weather sensitive area. We apologize, but Cobb Real Estate cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay and cannot offer refunds for disruption of these services.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
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
Pets
Pets are 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
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 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
Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, is home to this holiday home. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
Is The Sandy Cork - Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Gulf views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Sandy Cork - Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Gulf views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Sandy Cork - Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Gulf views?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sandy Cork - Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Gulf views?
Checkout is at 2:00 PM.
Where is The Sandy Cork - Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Gulf views located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Stingaree Marina and Seawolf Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Prime location, but it’s a one and done for my family.
Pros
- Location
- Very Spacious, especially the kitchen
- Large bedrooms
- Washer/dryer work phenomenally
- Check in process was super easy
Cons
- No paper towels, toilet paper, or trash bags.
- Too many knickknacks/decor. We had to move decor off surfaces so we had room for our belongings
- Lots of stairs. We had a handicap person with us and the only bed downstairs is a twin. Would’ve been nice to have a full or queen downstairs
- Dirty socks under the bed.
- Dirty dishes in the cabinet that had literally not even been rinsed clean.
- TVs are older. One room only plays dvds or vhs. The living room tv is stuck with closed captioning, However the words are jibberish and do not match what the actors are saying. We couldn’t figure out how to turn CC off either.
- Washer/dryer are built on a shelf, making it difficult for short people (5’1”) to do laundry
- Dishwasher smells like fish.
Rani G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
nancy y.
8 Aug 2023
A great vacation stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I really liked the house. We enjoyed our stay. Even when the power went out it was cool enough to sit outside and relax. Would love to have my own house on the beach.
nancy y.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tim H.
7 July 2025
A great stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our 4th year to rent Sandy Cork. Good location to the beach and the highway.
Great location and easy access to the beach. Online pictures are misleading. The view from the balcony to the Ocean is not accurate. Online shows an unobstructed view. Upon arrival there are a few homes that have been built since pictures were taken that block most of the view. Overall good experience. I would rent again
Nicklous J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
8/10 Good
Patrick P.
11 July 2017
Sand Cork
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time. The house was nice.
Patrick P.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
KaiCee C.
15 Dec 2022
Sandy Cork
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home is nicely decorated and has most of what we needed. Everything worked and it was within perfect walking distance of the beach. Everyone said the beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
KaiCee C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maritschka S.
5 Nov 2022
Wonderful Beach House
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Sandy Cork is a wonderful beach home that We rent yearly for our family vacations and "girls weekends" yearly. Love this home and its location. Very short walk to the beach where memories are made. The decor and four bedrooms makes this beachouse very comfortably and roomy for all your guest. Highly recommend this incredible beach home for any occation.
We had a great time, a lot of laughs and made so many memories!
Billy R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
22 June 2022
Stay at the Sandy Cork
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great trip and stay at The Sandy Cork. Our family is growing and we need plenty of room. The four bedrooms sure does help! The only complaint would be that the beds were very soft and rolled you to the middle. One of our sons has back issues and this made his sleep difficult . Loved the selection of games, the well stocked kitchen, and the closeness of the beach!
Julie S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Alicia A.
27 July 2021
HAD AN AWESOME TIME
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was great as was the location. Only thing I would say we had issues with was having to put all of the linens up. The dishwasher stopped working and there was moldy coffee grounds left in the coffee pot. The house had ample space and great location. The rental company was awesome and it was quiet in the area.
Alicia A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Sherry F.
22 Mar 2021
The beach house was nice
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
When I go on a vacation, I like to get away from the everyday and just relax. Some rentals, like this one requires you pay extra for sheets only for you to make your own bed and then take them off at the end of your stay. The sheets didn’t even fit. They were a joke. That fun unnecessary exercise cost me $123. The other thing that was rather annoying was that they wanted you to essentially clean the place with a list of instructions before leaving. I’m a clean person anyway but, this was stupid and stressful.The beach house was nice. The kitchen had a nice array of cooking and eating wares. That was a plus. The rooms were cute.The barbecue pit has seen better days.
Sherry F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maritschka S.
8 Oct 2020
Fantastic Home, great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Sandy Cork is a perfect fit for our annual girls weekend. The accomadations were ideal for our party of 7. Well equipped large kitchen with gourmet stove and oven. This house is well appointed with a elegant beach decor and furninshings. Each of the upstairs bedrooms offer beautiful unique celings and two full baths. Master has a luxury claw tube for relaxing after and fun day at the beach. The Sandy Cork is our house of choice for our future weekends and family vacations.
It was a great experience all around, easy checkin and checkout, great location and house. No complaints, but the grill was in need of replacement.
James W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kassi S.
22 May 2020
Perfect Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Sandy Cork had everything you could possibly need for a great vacation. We enjoyed the deck swings, and the massive amount of games to play.
Kassi S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kirk B.
6 Mar 2020
Great Stay at The Sandy Cork
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect weekend with friends at The Sandy Cork. Our second time to stay at The Sandy Cork. The check-in process was quick and seamless. The house is spacious and was clean and well equipped for our stay. The proximity to the beach provides a good view and very short walk. Look forward to a return trip!
Kirk B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kris H.
11 Oct 2019
Stay at The Sandy Cork
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our 3 day stay was very enjoyable. This house is very nicely decorated and very well stocked with everything you would need in a kitchen. We were very impressed. You could tell that this rental is the owners home not just a rental.
Kris H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Austin S.
30 June 2018
The Sandy Cork
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place. Great view. Friendly neighbors. Maybe 200-300 yards to the beach. Really small grill, knobs on the stove were broken. Door handles and gate latch were broken. When I called Cobb Real Estate, they had a service technician on site within an hour who was very friendly and fixed all the issues that I found promptly. 9/10 Weekend.
Austin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 May 2018
Fantastic stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Sandy Cork is a welcoming and comfortable home to stay in while enjoying the beach and surrounding area! Plenty of room, accommodations are wonderful and feels like home!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
19 Aug 2017
Short weekend on Bolivar
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Once again this property did not disappoint. Will stay again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Maritschka S.
10 Aug 2017
Good Times at the Sandy Cork
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Sandy Cork is our perfect retreat. From family getaways to girls weekend trips this our #1 choice on the island. The house is elegantly decorated and has 4 unique bedrooms. The large gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream. Ocean views from both decks and a nice downstairs patio great for games and fun. We highy recommend this beautiful home away from home at the beach.
Maritschka S.
Archival
8/10 Good
Denise T.
21 June 2017
Beautiful home and great location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home, great location. The pictures do not do it justice. Only caveat is the management company needs to do as better job. Several light bulbs were out, one remote and TV did not work and the chains on the porch swings should be replaced. One broke while my daughter was sitting on it with my 4 month old grandson. Very lucky no one was hurt. The chain was terribly rusted. These are all things a good management company should be checking.
Denise T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2017
Sandy Cork review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a blast as usual. House is in immaculate shape and very close to the beach.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Phylisha K.
16 Jan 2017
Loved it perfect for up to 10 people
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved the home. Very spacious with beach access. We loved our morning walks on the beach and sitting on the porch swing looking at the ocean. Highly recommend this property for your next vacation rental. Dont forget to turn the switch on upstairs for the hotwater tank.
Phylisha K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
16 June 2016
Sandy Cork review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great experience. Location is fabulous and the house is gorgeous. The entire rental process from end to end was well done and very easy.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Patsy M.
25 Sept 2015
Stay at The Sandy Cork
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Sandy Cork is a great rental. Great decor and really fully stocked kitchen. Easy access to eating establishments and stores. Got to know the neighbors. Nice folks.