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4th of July! | Hot Tub | Pets | Decks & Game Room

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Popular LocationBolivar Peninsula1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrystal Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Galveston Cruise Terminal43 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)113 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

4th of July! | Hot Tub | Pets | Decks & Game Room

This home is centrally located in Crystal Beach with shops and restaurants just a 2-minute drive away! Or, you can stay home and sip coffee on the back porch while listening to the sound of the waves

The trendy, fully-stocked kitchen has a full coffee bar and is ready for you to enjoy a meal or drinks with friends and family

• Amazing 2nd-floor wraparound deck space with 270° views

• Hot tub, outdoor putting green & garage game room with ping pong, foosball and darts

• Gorgeous outdoor tiki bar, fire pit, hammock, deck swings and more!

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3 bedroom 2 bath | 1,350 Sq Ft | Three Minute Walk to Beach

Built in 2011, completely refurnished and refreshed in 2022. This house is great for a large family or for two small families

Sleeps up to 10 in 2 queen beds, 2 twin bunk beds (4 twin beds total) and 1 queen air mattress. The air mattress is best for kids

OUTDOOR LIVING: Large furnished covered deck with deck chairs and beach views. Downstairs has a large Tiki Bar with outdoor seating and a deck swing. The backyard has a fire pit with seating and gorgeous decorative lighting

INDOOR LIVING: 4 flat-screen Smart TVs, open layout, beautiful furnishings

KITCHEN: Large kitchen with a twelve-place bar and table seating, plastic cups and bowls for the kids, crock pot, blender, toaster, basic spices, cooking basics, ice maker, dishware, flatware, margarita glasses and wine glasses.

Includes a fully stocked coffee bar with a combo K-cup & drip coffee maker, a french press and pour-over coffee along with an assortment of fresh coffee beans, k-cups and tea

LINENS AND LAUNDRY: 1 bath towel per guest; all linens for all beds: sheets, pillows, comforters etc; kitchen towels, hand towels, washcloths, makeup cloths, 8 beach towels

Extras Provided: Starter supplies of trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, laundry detergent. If you are staying more than three days you may need to purchase more of these extras!

Parking: Driveway (up to 4 vehicles, NO RVs). 1 covered, locked garage

GENERAL: High-Speed WiFi

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MINIMUM RENTING AGE: 25 years of age

No Smoking inside (smoking outside away from doors and windows is allowed)

No parties

Non-Aggressive dogs up to 50 lbs are welcome for an additional pet fee. Please inquire before booking

After booking, you will be sent a rental agreement for digital signature as well as an authorization form for the security deposit

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REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

- "This Airbnb was amazing! Very clean and spacious. The beach is within walking distance which is very convenient! I would recommend staying here!" ~ Sam

- "David was a great host....The house was great and close to the beach, highly recommend!" ~ Nikki

- "Great place to stay! Cute and comfortable home. Communication was great! My family had a great time and truly enjoyed our stay!" ~ Erin

- "This place is awesome! It’s just as advertised and it looks just like the pictures. The place was clean, and quiet and has a quaint neighborhood, fun amenities, a fire pit and a bbq grill. It’s literally a 3 minute walk to the beach. We’ll definitely be back!!" ~ Sheri

Property manager

David Hickle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside only, away from doors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,350 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 10:00 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs up to 50 lbs are welcome for an additional fe

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events may be considered, please contact the host
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
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

orp5b6036bx

About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

This cottage is located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Galveston Seawall and Strand Historic District are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolivar Peninsula and East Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk
  • East Beach - 40 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 43 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dannay Donuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4th of July! | Hot Tub | Pets | Decks & Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4th of July! | Hot Tub | Pets | Decks & Game Room?

As of Jun 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4th of July! | Hot Tub | Pets | Decks & Game Room on Jun 30, 2024 start from $333.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 4th of July! | Hot Tub | Pets | Decks & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4th of July! | Hot Tub | Pets | Decks & Game Room?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4th of July! | Hot Tub | Pets | Decks & Game Room located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Place
Overall the cabin was very clean and the master bathroom is huge and awesome rain shower head with great water pressure. The cabin itself was fine. The location is on a busy street with public beach access so there were constantly big trucks speeding down that road. The grass in the fenced in yard had not been cut in weeks and was too high and full of stickers so every time my dogs went outside they were covered in them. The portable hot tub was nice but takes an entire day to heat up and if you are only staying 2 nights you basically can only use it for 1. Aside from those things the cabin is well decorated , clean and nice and close to the beach. If you want to be in the action then this is the place but if you are looking for a relaxing weekend this is not the area. I prefer something with private access to the beach which would cut down on the traffic on that street. The location is close to restaurants , stores , etc. The cabin is very nice and clean and is a nice place but we happened to be there on prom weekend so there were parties all night long going on everywhere in that neighborhood and constant trucks speeding up and down the road at all hours. The host is nice and somewhat responsive. I like the cabin just not the location and was disappointed that I brought my pet and the weeds were a foot tall compared to the cabins on either side of me
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
My family and I had a great time getting away and we were able to enjoy the peace and quiet that came with it. The house had everything we needed during our stay and are happy we booked it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our New Favorite Crystal Beach House
5 STARS!!!! Inwould give 10 if I could. My family and I recently stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate my birthday. Everyone had an awesome time!! First off, the place was very clean and the location was perfect. I am talking a 2 minute walk to the beach. You have a great view of the water and you can hear the waves at night, that's how close we are talking. The description was completely accurate. The kids loved the game room. My wife and I enjoyed the hot tub. Our dog loved having a fenced in grass yard to run around in. The check in and out process was very simple and easy. They literally have everything you need. We had no issues and the communication from David was quick during the check in and out process. We have been down to Crystal Beach about 6x now since we moved to TX 3 years ago. And this will now be our spot. We had plenty of room for the four of us and the pup. You could have plenty of room even with another family of four. It was a great trip. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun!
Everything was perfect! Our hosts were AMAZING!! The entire family can't wait to plan our return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jonas C.

Waiting on response from owner.
The location and beach house was nice but it came with some uninvited guest. We had several encounters with cockroachs even after we sprayed the whole house with bug spray. On day four we decided to cut the trip short, messaged the host(no response), packed our bags, cleaned up and left. We still haven't heard from the host to at least refund our security deposit and texted and called the same number I used before our stay. We're currently waiting on a response from Dave and our security deposit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the sound of the waves and being so close to the beach. The house was beautiful we really loved the hot tub down stairs. Our host was very nice and helpful. We plan to go back in the future. We had an amazing time the local people are very nice and helpful. We would highly recommend the runaway beach home for wonderful relaxing vacation. We had an excellent stay and already looking forward to our return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jose h.

Liked: Cleanliness
beach gateway
perfecto house super close to the beach will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach stay!
Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay at The Runaway. Home was clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Split bedroom/bath floor plan was helpful for some who prefer to sleep in. Large balcony with beautiful beach views. Easy walk or golf cart ride to the beach. Host was attentive and easy to reach. We'd love to rent again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time at Crystal Beach
It was a great home with split floor plan, great hangout spaces upstairs and downstairs!! Loved being able to see the beach from the deck. Great location and neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vaca
Great location. Plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini High School Reunion
We needed a place close to Margaritaville to see a classmate play in a band. Great cabin close to the beach. Allowed us to hang on the beach til late afternoon, get cleaned up and then over to the show. Fun house!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It is a very nice cabin, plenty of space for activities by the tiki bar, nice outdoor fire pit for s’mores and just lounging around. Beds are super comfortable, very pleased with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good access to beach
Very nice vacation spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super nice place my friends and I love it.
Everything was good except the WI-FI ON THE TV DID NOT WORK other then that. Everything was great.!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
House was a few minutes walk from the beach. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of both worlds!
Property was located in a great location. One minute walk to the beach and two minute drive to several restaurants. It was very spacious and clean. Great views we really enjoyed ourselves. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

latricia m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Family friendly. Tiki lights and dishwasher didn’t work but otherwise wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda V., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great time!
We really enjoyed this house! Upon arrival everything was clean. The host was really responsive. There was more than enough room for our family of 3! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer L., Kingwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place just hard to reach owner
The house is pretty nice. Comparable to the listing. We had an issue that prevented us from staying the evening and did not receive a response or an offer for even a partial refund or something back from owner. Just would have appreciated that. The house overall though was an easy walk straight to the beach and the kids room looked very cute with a lot of sleeping space. Large kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula N., Spring, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property for a fun beach getaway!
What a great beach getaway. The house is clean, in great condition and has all the modern conveniences. The beach Is just a 2 minute walk and you can see and hear the waves from the amazing porch. We loved the fire pit area and had fun sitting by the fire and roasting marshmallows each night we were there. The owners really take good care of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beach House
Great house and location. Super clean and very comfortable. Everything you’d need and want in a beach house getaway. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., The Woodlands, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach House
We loved our stay at this beach house. It’s absolutely beautiful with a huge wrap around balcony & amazing views of the ocean. We had a blast making drinks in the tiki bar then hanging out around the fire pit. We also loved the lighting, swing and hammock downstairs. It is definitely set up to have a good time. The inside of the house was perfect too. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. The beds are amazingly comfortable (which is hard to find in a beach rental). No expenses spared in this beautiful home. And last but not least, the owner was the best. Very quick to respond if we needed anything. Check in/out instructions were very clear. This couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you again David for sharing your beautiful home with us. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The views were beautiful and a short walk to the beach! The fireplace, hammock and tiki bar area were a great perk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fall escape
The Runaway was a great place for my family of 6 to stay in. We all very much enjoyed being able to walk to the beach each day, and even each night, and then simply walk back to the house. One of the features not listed in the description, but during the fall of 2022 while we were staying there, we had an unblocked view of the sunrise over the gulf. It was breathtaking. At one point we thought we were limited on the number of bath towels, but since there were so many beach towels provided we weren't too worried. However, as I was preparing my clothes for the dryer I discovered an entire load of more than enough bath towels for everyone. So if you're needing more, look there. The beds were all very comfortable, which I always find to be something of a mystery, but this time the beds were great! My family had a great time during our fall break, and even got to enjoy roasting marshmallows on the fire pit. Thank you for providing such great accommodations to help us make lasting memories for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Fall Trip
We had a great trip to Crystal Beach. The Vrbo was clean, in a great location, and easy for families with littles. We enjoyed the making s’mores in the bonfire pit, hanging out at the tiki bar and of course the majority of the time lounging at the beach. We did rent a golf cart which made everything easier! Our kids loved riding in the cart and mom got to keep her car sand free. Highly recommended! The owner was a breeze to work with and we’d recommend this place as it checked all the boxes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022