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READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar

Holiday home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio

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In the family-friendly Bluewater Subdivision, this 3-bedroom beachside home welcomes you with a screen porch and WiFi. Enjoy great indoor and outdoor spaces, including a Tiki Bar, well-stocked amenities, and proximity to the beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar

Holiday home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home features a washing machine and a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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 not allowed

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

Property is also known as

Reader's Retreat 3 BR 2 BA House in Crystal Beach Sleeps 6
1544-199411

About the area

Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 43 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 44 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Crystal Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Gilchrist Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! We loved the interior and the location. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larna L.

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

Beautiful home!!! So cozy!!!

I loved my stay. Everything was Perfect!!!! Coziest spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Great place for family vacation!

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 house was so nice- everything clean. Close enough to the beach to walk! We walked down in the evenings but drove if we had a lot of gear to set up if we stayed all day. Beds were comfortable and we loved the ambiance that the electric fireplace brought. We would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

Beach getaway

Very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa R.

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

Absolutely beautiful home! Short walk to beach or drive onto the beach with a $10 parking permit!

Home was absolutely beautiful! So relaxing to be in any room or space from the beachy decor. Outdoor space was peaceful and a beautiful scene of trees, cute homes and the water not too far away. We had everything we needed in the home and the stores and gas were not far away. Outdoor shower made for easy rinse off of ourselves and beach toys. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

celina s.

Beautiful

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: It was beautiful and clean. We had one small issue that was promptly fixed. Could not have had a better experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M.

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

Nice getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The place is beautiful and had all the amenities we needed. The only thing I would suggest to change would be the possibility of a propane grill and traction tape on the steps. It was raining when we left and the wood steps were extremely slippery and my husband fell. He is ok but would be worried of maybe older ones. We hope to be back during the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

April D., Beaumont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great Stay and Cabin with one exception

We had a really great stay and the cabin was really lovely. However, I actually rented this cabin over a different cabin and paid a little more because I thought the sun room would be really nice to sit in in the evening with my kids and avoid the bugs but this room was a big let down when we saw it. It looked nothing like the pictures. It did not even have the furniture in it to sit on. It had two broken chairs with mildewed cushions on them and the rest of the room was just dirty and gross. Literally night and day from the pictures. My biggest issue was that we rented through Cobb Real Estate and when I reached out to them about this they didn't even respond. When I emailed again they just gave me a vague email about how they have let management know. Not even an apology. This was more bothersome than anything else. I would have given it 5 stars because everything else was very lovely but I was looking forward to this sunroom and we didn't even go in it it was so dirty and gross.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Family time

This house was perfect for us. Just like the pictures. It was a great location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Second Time Same Experience

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: This is the second time our family stayed in Reader's Retreat. Both times have been exceptional. We continue to build lifelong memories with all of the fun. Thank you for making it easy!
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary Z., United States

2nd Time's Just as Good

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 stayed at this rental for the 2nd year in a row. Perfectly situated and everything was just as great as the first trip.

10/10 Excellent

Sims B.

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

Beach Bliss

The property is immaculate! We all said we could live full time in this home. Spacious with all the upgrades. Full kitchen for cooking and comfortable furniture. Within minutes walking to the beach for some amazing views and pleasant breeze (even in 100 degree days). We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Perfect for our family of 5

We had a great stay at this condo. It was well appointed & comfortable for me, my wife & our son (13) & 2 daughters (10, 5). It’s so close to a beach entrance that I was able to leave our spot on the beach, pick up something we forgot & get back in 8 minutes. Also the property managers were great to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Great time!

House is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Marshall, TX

Gorgeous !

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: Charming and very comfortable! My family had a wonderful stay! Thank you for allowing us in your rental property.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025