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Sum Beach- Great Beach Views-4 bedroom 3 bath home sleeps 13.

Vacation home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
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4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Welcome to Sum Beach, a spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home located in the Emerald 1 subdivision on the Bolivar Peninsula. Enjoy all the comforts of home with beautifully decorated spaces and a stocked kitchen. You'll appreciate WiFi for convenience and outdoor amenities like an outdoor shower after beach trips.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 131563 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

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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.

Sum Beach- Great Beach Views-4 bedroom 3 bath home sleeps 13.

You must be 25 years of age or older to rent this home.
Sum Beach is located on the 2nd row in the Emerald 1 subdivision. Don't forget your furry best friend! Sum Beach is a pet-friendly beach house with a $200 Non-refundable fee. You'll enjoy all the comforts of home while on your beach vacation! This home is beautifully decorated and features a well-stocked kitchen. Enjoy your meals at the breakfast bar, dining table, or outside on the picnic table. The living area is large with comfortable furnishings. The home has WIFI for convenience! The large bedrooms give your family plenty of room to spread out. The primary bedroom has a king bed and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom two has a single bed, a full-size bed, and an attached bathroom. The remaining bedrooms each have 2 full-size beds. The expansive deck has ample seating for you and your family. The views of the beach are amazing. Downstairs, you will find plenty of covered space to enjoy sitting around the picnic table while aromas from the charcoal grill make your tummy rumble. When you're ready for a trip to the beach, it's just a short walk, golf cart, or vehicle ride away. There is direct beach access at the end of the road. Rinse off in the outdoor shower upon returning from the beach! You are sure to enjoy your vacation at Sum Beach!
Even when provided, internet access, TV/cell service can be unreliable on the Bolivar Peninsula. We are a rural community. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay. We cannot offer refunds for the disruption of these services. This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting, or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights’ rent. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for the renter's use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes.
We provide linens and bath towels in every house, and standard beds are made for your arrival. Linens will be provided in the home for all sleeper sofas, trundles, and pull-out bedding. Paper products, other than toilet tissue and paper towels, and cleaning supplies are not included.
There is a starter pack consisting of the items below. Please bring anything else you will need:
1 roll of paper towels
3 white kitchen trash bags
2 dishwasher tabs (if applicable)
2 laundry tabs (if applicable)
1 small bottle of dish soap
1 dish sponge
2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom
Small bar of hand soap per bathroom
1 trial size of shampoo/conditioner per full bath
1 beauty bar per bath
Small salt and pepper
Small cooking oil
There will also be a bath towel set for each guest
Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray, and sunscreen! Once you're booked, log in to your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals, and things to do on the Peninsula.
All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,563 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

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
Onsite 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 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

Property is also known as

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Vrbo Property
3184-275765

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 45 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 46 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 55 min drive - 25.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sum Beach- Great Beach Views-4 bedroom 3 bath home sleeps 13. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sum Beach- Great Beach Views-4 bedroom 3 bath home sleeps 13.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sum Beach- Great Beach Views-4 bedroom 3 bath home sleeps 13.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sum Beach- Great Beach Views-4 bedroom 3 bath home sleeps 13. located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is steps from Crystal Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Gilchrist Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Sum Beach- Great Beach Views-4 bedroom 3 bath home sleeps 13. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

lily n.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Covid 19 stay

It’s was good overall. It was close to the beach, but the bed sheets should of been cleaned because their was a hair on the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

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

Great location…

The location is great, 2nd row, partially obstructed view of the beach. There are two charcoal grills that were old, rusted and not clean, we had to clean them prior to use. Which is not a big deal, it was better than going out to eat. The bedding could be upgraded as well as the master mattress, still things I can deal with. My main complaint is the air conditioning would not cool the house during the day. They ask that you turn the temp to 75 when you leave, which is fine except it took from 2pm until 2 am to get below 73 degrees. It was 70 the next morning but as the temperature increased outside so did the temperature in the house. The second day it never got bellow 73 degrees, with ceiling fans, floor fans and blinds closed, The property management team did send maintenance who basically said it is hot outside and there isn’t much they can do about it. The unit should be serviced, it is hot but it should still cool the house down. No one wants to go to the beach and keep the blinds closed, part of the experience is the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY S.

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

Wonderful

The house was great and the hosts were very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mixed Review

Location to the beach is great. The HVAC in the home never reached the desired setting of 73. The temperature at night made it uncomfortable for sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Memorial Day!!

Very roomy and beautiful best stay ever!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

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

Perfect Spot

We had a great time! Location was good, house was clean, and it was everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

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

Sumbeach Rental

Beautiful home and so close to the beach. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go again. Perfect place to have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Wonderful view

Wonderful view. You can sit out on a complete wraparound upper deck and view the beach and hear the waves. The home was Perfect!. Plenty of space for all 10 guests. The house was well equipped with everything you needed to cook, to play, to sit and relax. Thank you so much for allowing us to share your home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Wonderful

The house was beautiful and comfortable literally the beach is like the back yard not a far walk. One thing we didn't like is that the couches and baby high chair had sand when we arrived, I wish that was cleaned before we got there. Overall everything from the kitchen, to bedroom ,to the bathrooms were neat and clean. Planning to rent again in the future.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., WAXAHACHIE

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

We had a wonderful time @ Sum Beach & will definitely stay there again!

Everything perfect & as described. Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

Sum Beach

Would definitely rent this property again. The house had a great view, it was clean and spacious and right by the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Summer vacation

We had a great time at the Sum Beach rental. It’s the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Excellent Property

The accommodations were roomy and spacious. Plenty of room for everyone. The property was very clean and well maintained. The house is few steps from the beach with a wonderful view of the waves.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Good Time With Family

House was great. I prefer beaches that don’t allow driving on the beach. Was Memorial Day so probably more traffic than usual. Overall would recommend as long as you know what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Micaela S., Houston, Tx

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

Labor Day Fun

Enjoyed our stay. Home was clean and very inviting. It was close to the beach which was a plus since we had a disabled family member that can’t walk long distances. Big enough to sprawl around and enjoy each other’s company. Kitchen had everything we needed. Will definitely recommend to anyone with Or without children. The only thing is those mosquitoes are bad under the porch. I’m assuming it’s everywhere but will defiantly add to take your mosquito repelent. Other than that we had a fabulous time. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Very nice beach house

We had such a nice vacation at this property. The check in process was easy and the house was very clean when we arrived. The house is very well kept and updated. It’s as described and pictured. The location was great and just a very short walk to the beach. Our favorite part of the house was the very large deck with great views of the beach. I would recommend this beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Wonderful home, Relaxing Vacation

We loved our stay at Sum Beach! The house was lovely, well furnished, clean, great location, and had an AMAZING deck. The layout was fabulous, great proximity and views of the beach. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020