Crystal Beach | 5BR | Ocean View + Fire Pit

Welcome to A Blue Bell Cottage, a spacious 5-bedroom Crystal Beach vacation home on Bolivar Peninsula with wide ocean views, breezy outdoor living spaces, and room for up to 15 guests. Designed for family vacations, group getaways, pet-friendly beach trips, and relaxing Gulf Coast escapes, this coastal retreat offers the comfort of home with the peaceful feeling of being near the water.

From morning coffee on the balcony to easy walks to the beach, family dinners around the table, naps on the queen swing bed, and evenings gathered around the wood-burning fire pit, every part of this home is made for connection, comfort, and coastal memories.

Guests love the beautiful beach views, peaceful location, comfortable beds, thoughtful setup, well-equipped kitchen, and outdoor gathering spaces.

🟆 Why Guests Love This Crystal Beach Home

• Wide ocean, beach, and sea views from the home
• Sleeps up to 15 guests across 5 bedrooms and 11 beds
• Pet-friendly for well-behaved dogs with a pet fee
• Queen-size swing bed on the ground level
• Wood-burning fire pit for evenings outside
• Spacious balcony with outdoor seating and dining areas
• Easy nearby beach access for frequent trips to the sand
• Fully equipped kitchen for family meals and longer stays
• Two dining tables for group meals, games, and conversation
• Comfortable bedrooms with no TVs for a peaceful sleep setup
• Board games, books, TV, sound system, and indoor fireplaces
• Washer, dryer, WiFi, dedicated workspace, self check-in, and free parking

❋ The Space

This Bolivar Peninsula beach house blends nautical charm with modern coastal comfort. Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors, crisp white shiplap walls, oversized windows, and an open floor plan that keeps the group connected while still offering space to spread out.

The main living area is bright, welcoming, and relaxed, with an electric touchpad fireplace that creates a cozy setting after a day on the beach. The home has a peaceful, cottage-style feel with thoughtful coastal details throughout.

The kitchen is a standout feature, offering French blue country cabinetry, a deep farmhouse sink, nautical-inspired lighting, and everything needed to prepare meals during your stay. Whether you're cooking breakfast before the beach or serving a family-style dinner after sunset, the home is designed to make group travel simple and enjoyable.

》➤ Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1
✓ 1 king bed

Bedroom 2
✓ 2 queen beds

Bedroom 3
✓ 1 king bed
✓ 2 single beds

Bedroom 4
✓ 3 single beds
✓ 1 sofa bed

Bedroom 5
✓ 1 king bed

Bathrooms
✓ 3 full bathrooms
✓ Bathtub available
✓ Tub/shower combinations
✓ Deep garden tub upstairs
✓ Towels, essentials, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hot water, and shower gel provided

This layout is ideal for large families, multi-family vacations, friend groups, and guests looking for a comfortable Crystal Beach rental that sleeps 15.

★ Kitchen & Dining

The fully equipped kitchen gives guests everything needed for easy vacation meals, snacks, coffee, and group dining.

Included kitchen features:

• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Mini fridge
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Stove
• Oven
• Coffee maker
• Toaster
• Blender
• Baking sheet
• Pots and pans
• Oil, salt, and pepper
• Dishes and silverware
• Bowls, plates, cups, and dining essentials
• Wine glasses
• Barbecue utensils

The home includes two dining tables, each seating six, creating plenty of space for shared meals, board games, coffee, conversations, and relaxed evenings indoors.

🟆 Entertainment & Indoor Amenities

A Blue Bell Cottage is designed for peaceful, comfortable downtime between beach days.

Guests can enjoy:

• TV in shared living space
• Smart TV in the upstairs sitting area
• Sound system
• Board games
• Books and reading material
• Indoor electric fireplace
• Additional upstairs electric fireplace
• WiFi
• Dedicated workspace
• Air conditioning
• Heating
• Ceiling fans
• Portable fans
• Washer and dryer
• Iron
• Hangers
• Extra pillows and blankets
• Room-darkening shades
• Clothing storage
• High chair

The bedrooms do not have TVs, allowing each room to feel calm, restful, and distraction-free.

❋ Outdoor Living

The outdoor spaces are one of the best parts of this ocean view Crystal Beach vacation rental.

Step onto the broad balcony and take in wide Gulf views, fresh coastal air, and plenty of space to relax. Start the day with coffee outside, enjoy lunch at the picnic tables, stretch out in the sun, or gather in the evening as the sky changes over the water.

Outdoor features include:

• Balcony with ocean, sea, and beach views
• Outdoor furniture
• Outdoor dining area
• Picnic tables
• Queen-size swing bed
• Wood-burning fire pit
• Charcoal BBQ grill
• Backyard/open outdoor space
• Multiple seating areas
• Private entrance
• Free parking on premises
• Free street parking

Guests especially mention loving the swings, outdoor seating, beach views, and the ability to relax downstairs even during coastal weather.

Please bring your own charcoal for the grill.

♥ Pet-Friendly Details

Well-behaved dogs are welcome with a $100 per pet fee.

Assistance animals are always allowed.

This is a great choice for guests looking for a pet-friendly Crystal Beach vacation rental with outdoor space, nearby beach access, and plenty of room for the whole group.

★ Location

A Blue Bell Cottage is located at:

3284 Prides Way
Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650

Set in the Crystal Beach area of Bolivar Peninsula, this home offers a peaceful coastal setting with wide ocean views and nearby beach access. Guests love that the beach is close enough for multiple easy trips throughout the day.

Approximate nearby highlights:

• Beach access: about 2 to 5 minutes walking distance
• The Big Store / local market: about 5 to 8 minutes by car
• Stingaree Restaurant & Marina: about 5 to 10 minutes by car
• Fun Spot Waterslides: about 7 to 10 minutes by car
• Fort Travis Seashore Park: about 20 to 25 minutes by car
• Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry: about 20 to 25 minutes by car, plus ferry wait and crossing time
• Galveston Island attractions: travel time varies depending on ferry wait times and traffic

This location is ideal for guests searching for a Crystal Beach house rental, Bolivar Peninsula beach house, Texas Gulf Coast vacation home, or large family beach rental near Galveston.

✓ Perfect For

✓ Family beach vacations
✓ Multi-family getaways
✓ Friend group trips
✓ Pet-friendly coastal stays
✓ Guests who want ocean views
✓ Beach days and relaxed evenings outside
✓ Group meals and game nights
✓ Long weekends on Bolivar Peninsula
✓ Longer stays of 28 days or more
✓ Travelers who want a peaceful beach home with space to gather

🟆 Guest Favorites From Reviews

Guests consistently describe A Blue Bell Cottage as peaceful, beautiful, spacious, comfortable, clean, and well-equipped.

Review highlights include:

• “The views of the beach were amazing.”
• “Just a two minute walk and you're at the beach.”
• “All you needed was food and your clothes.”
• “The house is so beautiful with such a great beach view.”
• “The cabin was so spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up.”
• “We slept peacefully in their many comfy beds.”
• “The location was great, a quick easy walk to the beach.”
• “It was perfection.”

These guest comments help reinforce what future travelers care about most: location, comfort, cleanliness, views, outdoor space, and an easy beach experience.

❋ Home Safety & Convenience

For guest comfort and peace of mind, the home includes:

• Smoke alarm
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Self check-in
• Lockbox
• Private entrance
• Free parking
• Long-term stays allowed
• Washer and dryer
• WiFi
• Dedicated workspace

★ Book Your Crystal Beach Getaway

Whether you're planning a family vacation, group beach trip, pet-friendly escape, or peaceful stay by the Gulf, A Blue Bell Cottage offers the space, views, amenities, and coastal charm to make your time on Bolivar Peninsula memorable.

Book your stay today and enjoy ocean views, easy beach days, outdoor gathering spaces, and the relaxed comfort of a true Crystal Beach retreat.