Title: Beacon on the Beach: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 10 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beacon on the Beach: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 10 Vacation home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52080000/52072100/52072036/1f1d9e21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52080000/52072100/52072036/0c9528e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52080000/52072100/52072036/96195a9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52080000/52072100/52072036/93b55f2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52080000/52072100/52072036/1089c984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience beach living at this cozy Crystal Beach bungalow, where you can relax on the gated deck or unwind in the family room. With a fully-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and central air/heat, this home offers comfort and convenience for up to 10 guests. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beacon on the Beach: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 10 A cozy beach bungalow conveniently located in the Tidelands subdivision, Beacon on the Beach offers easy access to the beach either by a vehicle, golf cart or a short walk. You will be centrally located in Crystal Beach close to the Big Store, Swedes Plaza, and the Stingaree Restaurant & Marina. You'll enjoy the outdoor space both upstairs (gated) and downstairs, with deck furnishings that include rockers and picnic tables! The family room offers a large TV and cozy sectional sofa. The kitchen features plenty of cabinets, a long granite island, and countertops with room for meal preparation and dining. There is an additional dining table for 6, which is perfect for meals or game nights. Amenities include a washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, and a regular drip coffee pot. Beacon on the Beach accommodates sleeping for 10 with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The primary bedroom has one queen size bed and one twin bed. Bedroom two has one twin bed (with a trundle), and one twin over twin bunk bed. The third bedroom has one twin over full bunk bed. Downstairs you will find a convenient outdoor sand shower, perfect for rinsing off before you go in to enjoy the home. No pets are allowed. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age. The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies). ## 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101032300/101032297/78214b48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=101032297&PinnedHotelID=101032297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103980000/103976500/103976490/9c8fc611.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great ocean views! 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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 2899-229164 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.47144%2C-94.59918&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a1GdElj3WgF9wuyZYt4u1lBANN8=) Port Bolivar, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 49 min drive - 37.8 km - Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 39.2 km - Galveston Island Beaches - 60 min drive - 49.5 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beacon on the Beach: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 10 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beacon on the Beach: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 10? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beacon on the Beach: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 10? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beacon on the Beach: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 10 located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beacon on the Beach: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 10 Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Vanessa S. Jul 4, 2024 #### great location, but needs a deep clean Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the location was great, and the house was mostly enjoyable but very dirty, pots and pans, cups, most things in the kitchen cabinets and drawers were dirty. I know houses are not required to provide essentials, but it is very nice when olive oil and some simple seasonings are provided. ##### Vanessa S. ### 6/10 Okay #### Derek D. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Check-in, location #### Neighbors partied late Friday and Saturday night neighbors partied late ##### Derek D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karalee H. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away We came down for a quick weekend away before school started. We enjoyed hanging out together as a family. The house was exactly as advertised! Nice and clean. ##### Karalee H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy P. Jun 28, 2023 #### 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: Great! Stress free! ##### Amy P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriel M. Jul 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place We will be staying again there for sure! ##### Gabriel M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara P. Jun 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway We had a great experience with this property and would stay again. ##### Barbara P. 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