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Hot Tub! | Pets | Game Room | Holiday Specials!

Family-friendly cottage with a water park and a hot tub

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Crystal Beach's 3 bedroom haven offers a perfect blend of relaxation and fun. Enjoy sipping coffee on the back porch, listening to the sound of waves, or unwind in the hot tub after a game night in the garage with ping pong, foosball and darts.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Hot Tub! | Pets | Game Room | Holiday Specials!

Our 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot 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
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • 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

  • 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

Rules

Quiet hours are after 9:00 pm and are strictly enforced by the HOA This is a close-knit resort community and the HOA is quick to report any violations
No parties! Please contact us before booking an event
All guests must be 25 or older with the exception of children

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

Events

Events allowed
Events may be considered, please contact the host

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside only, away from doors

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 44 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 44 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 44 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 54 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬3 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 - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub! | Pets | Game Room | Holiday Specials! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub! | Pets | Game Room | Holiday Specials!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub! | Pets | Game Room | Holiday Specials!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub! | Pets | Game Room | Holiday Specials! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar cottage is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Gilchrist Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Hot Tub! | Pets | Game Room | Holiday Specials! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Spring Break

Great location to the beach, great communication with the owner. Loved the ping pong table and the firepit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Location!

What a great place to stay. Neighbors were friendly and the beach is about a hundred yards from the front door. We had a great experience and I am currently checking dates to book our next family vacation here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

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

Noah D.

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

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

Russell A.

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

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

Tammie G.

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

Peaceful & Relaxing in December!

Very peaceful neighborhood. Relaxing in the hot tub was amazing! Very spacious for 2 people but it was perfect. Planning to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda S.

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

Crystal Beach Property

Great Property. Nice location. Affordable Price. Quick walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula N., Spring, US

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

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

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Kasey G.

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

Family, Fun, Fourth of July!!!!

The decision to stay at the beach for the Fourth of July was spur of the moment and this cabin stood out! We had plenty of room to sleep and hang out! The hot tub was a huge hit with the family, and the distance from the beach was perfect! It was clean, communciation before during and after the stay was great! Overall it allowed our family to create wonderful memories this 4th! Thank you! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Walter T.

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

Great House Horrible Couch

This is a great house to say at. So many extras with the hot tub, ping pong table, fooseball table, ect. The beds were really comfortable and clean. The only problem there was nowhere to sit comfortably inside the house. First off the rental listing shows a comfortable sectional couch with two chassis lounges and a counter height table with cushioned chairs. But they have been changed with a with lower table with metal chairs. This is not so much an issue, the table is cute and a better fit for the house than what originally showed in the listing. But the new couch is horrible. The cushions are thin and the base is metal bars. After about five minutes of sitting, you can feel every bar. Even my wife and kids complained about how uncomfortable it was. While we really enjoyed the house, the amenities, and the location we would not have booked this house had we seen the actual furniture we would be arriving too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Z.

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

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

Anabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Definitely recommend this beach house!! Everything was great! Definitely using it again for my next beach trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Great Stay

Great house and wonderful stay. I didn't give a 5 for the accuracy of the online photo TA... because it's better in person!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

An unforgettable beach getaway!

Our stay at this beach house was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by how spacious and beautifully maintained the home was. It had absolutely everything we could possibly need, it was like the hosts thought of everything before we even had a chance to!And talk about location! Just a couple minutes walk and our toes were in the sand! It was the perfect setup for beach days with the family, and we made memories that will last a lifetime.The amenities? Endless. From fully stocked kitchenware to beach gear, games, comfy beds, and cozy spots to unwind—it was like staying in our dream beach home. The kids had a blast, and the adults had their relaxing moments too (which says a lot!).A special shout-out to our hosts who were absolutely AMAZING—friendly, responsive, and checked in during our stay just to make sure we were doing great and didn’t need a thing. Their hospitality made everything feel so welcoming and easy.We’re already talking about booking our next stay. If you’re looking for a beach getaway that feels like home (but better!), this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Y.

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

Fantastic family (including the pups) getaway

We had a fantastic summer getaway at The Runaway! The house was exactly as advertised and in a wonderful quiet neighborhood! We experienced a day of rain but didn’t mind it at all with the game room and all the amenities that kept us busy! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Perfect getaway

Booked 2 days before we left; the host was fast and prompt messaging back and getting us set up! The game area down stairs was so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beaux M.

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

Perfect Cabin

Cabin was very clean and was exactly like the listing. Lots of fun activities and had everything we needed. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we will definitely be back. Dave and Emily are great host and kept in contact throughout the whole process. I highly recommend their cabin for a nice family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Crystal Compton

Property was clean and a perfect size for our family. Neighborhood was quiet! The hot tub, game room, and fire pit was great! Owner communicated quickly, and very nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindra T.

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

Precruise stay

Home was beautiful. View was gorgeous. Full of amenities & fun. Comfortable & clean! Host very acccomodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

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

Good Stay

Nice place, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja B.

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

Great time in January

Nice quick getaway. You could hear the waves from the house. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

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

Birthday at the Beach

This was the perfect surprise get away for my husbands birthday. Our two kids and our family friends and their 3 kids all stayed so comfortably in this space. If you’re staying over new years the fireworks on the beach was so fun to watch and the view from the house deck is perfect. Hosts were friendly and considerate and did everything to accommodate us to make sure we had the perfect time. The beach was such a short walk away! Highly recommend a stay here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Planet A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute

Everything was great and as advertised. Had a great time celebrating my birthday.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Quick getaway

This rental was exactly what we expected. The host was quick to respond to any questions we had. The location was great for families as well. Super close to the beach and a quiet part of the beach as well. All the games downstairs was an added plus for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024