Title: Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat - 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 # Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88400000/88398800/88398720/606af9ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88400000/88398800/88398720/e8c26c0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88400000/88398800/88398720/02f9a8d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88400000/88398800/88398720/3c2b0ce3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88400000/88398800/88398720/656c8e81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Purple Surf, your dream beach vacation awaits. This spacious 1700 sqft home offers a relaxing retreat just seconds from the beach, where you can soak in the sun and unwind with family and friends. Enjoy grilling dinner on the deck or challenge each other on the classic arcade machine while kids play in the enclosed yard with a playset. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer ## 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. ### Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat Please reach out for the available discounts! The best memories are made at the beach! Purple Surf is the perfect space to relax & enjoy time with your family and friends. Just seconds from the beach, where you can soak in the sun all day! Enjoy grilling, dinner, and cornhole while your kids play in the enclosed yard with playset. Close to stores & restaurants, but not too close for the noise. After a long day of fun, unwind and watch one of the six ROKU TVs, play some board games, or challenge each other on the classic arcade machine! Purple Surf is a 1700 sqft home that has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, a fully equipped kitchen with both drip-style coffee machine and Keurig-style coffee machine. The deck is perfect for enjoying the sunrise with your coffee or sunset with your cocktail. The entertaining area below the stilted house has tons of space to hang out, grill, and play some cornhole with the family. Whether you’re in town to work on your tan, celebrate a holiday, charter a fishing boat, or “just for fun”, this is the perfect Crystal Beach home base. You must be at least 25 years old to book this property\* Description of EACH area is as follows: Bedroom 1: King Bed with Roku TV and master bath with walk in shower Bedroom 2: King Bed with Roku TV Bedroom 3: King bed with Roku TV Bedroom 4: Double-over-double bunk bed with Roku TV Bedroom 5/Loft: Loft room with 2 twin daybeds with 2 twin trundles (total of 4 twin beds) with Roku TV and a connect bathroom with shower. Please note: while this is a loft bedroom, there are pocket doors that close off the opening to make it a private bedroom. Stairs lead to this bedroom and bathroom combo. Other included sleeping options: we also have a sleeper sofa in the main living room area. Arrive at this home and find massive picnic tables ready for your family nights, right next to the fully fenced yard with playset. Walk up the stairs and see the wonderful deck which features two large lounging chairs, two tall captain’s chairs, two small chairs that your kids will surely love, and a table with four chairs to have a drink and catch up on your favorite parts of the day. Sit back and enjoy the sounds of the waves as you witness the beautiful gulf sunsets! It’s true, there is nothing better than a Texas sunset! Each bedroom features a Roku television perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach and catching up on your favorite show or watching a movie. The master bathroom features a walk-in rainfall shower. 2nd downstairs bath features a bathtub perfect for soaking or bathing your little ones. The upstairs bathroom features an enclosed walk-in shower An open-floor concept connects the living room to the kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, cooking utensils, drip coffee maker, Keurig-style coffee maker, as well as plates, cups, silverware and more. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 8-person countertop island, full knife set, toaster, coffee grinder, cooking basics and dinnerware. Bathrooms are stocked with many soft towels plus there is a stackable washer and dryer on site. Beach towels are in each bedroom. A variety of board games are included in the living room to help your family make memories. Parking: Driveway and covered parking for 4-5 vehicles Included: • Coffee maker • Plates, cups, and silverware • Trash bags\* • Dishwasher detergent\* • Laundry detergent\* • Dryer sheets\* • Dispensers in each bathroom with shampoo, conditioner, and body soap • Linens and towels • First aid kit • Stackable washer/dryer • Kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils and appliances • Toilet paper- 1 rolls per bathroom\* • Paper towels\* • Roku TVs in all bedrooms and living room • Central heating and air conditioning • Wi-Fi • Charcoal grill • Beach chairs • Beach towels • Beach umbrella • Sand toys for kids • Beach wagon for easy transport to the beach • 2 High chairs (one folding table height & one for setting on chairs or counter top) • 1 portable high chair to use at the beach • 2 pack and plays A starter amount (1-2 nights) of trash bags, dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels are left for guests upon arrival. Things to consider bringing: • Groceries and Condiments • Paper products • Spices, Coffee, Creamer, Sugar • Sunscreen • Insect repellent ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78098400/78098370/f47b598a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌊STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS 🎣 ON the WATER 🏝️NO NEIGHBORS ☀️PETS OK 🐾 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 255 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=78098370&PinnedHotelID=78098370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74102300/74102284/219fdb34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New! 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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 ## 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%7C29.49779%2C-94.52850&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k_MfD-fJE9DA3vh-DMuJMXzfw_U=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Gilchrist Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km - Stingaree Marina - 10 min drive - 10.7 km - High Island Beach - 13 min drive - 13.9 km - University of Texas Medical Branch - 58 min drive - 44.7 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 96 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬8 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Ocean Grille - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ajs Taco Stand - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Holiday Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat located? > Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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