Title: Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! Family-friendly cottage in Port Bolivar with free parking ## Photo gallery for Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94336500/94336489/46b02b94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94336500/94336489/b21a7ddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94336500/94336489/d8628e3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property - Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94336500/94336489/ba17c598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94336500/94336489/5e73f209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81420 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! Family-friendly cottage in Port Bolivar with free parking Barbecue grills, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a microwave. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and DVD players. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with video-game consoles. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Private beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Free crib - High chair ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Free toiletries - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV - Video game console ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: USD 53 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94350000/94341600/94341522/6ba34926.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Shore: Coastal Escape in Crystal Beach! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Property Registration Number 32084825069 ### Property is also known as Pura Vida Crystal Beach House Near Beaches! Pura Vida Crystal Beach House Walk to Beach! Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! Cottage Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! Port Bolivar ## About the area Located near the beach, this cottage is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. Fort Travis Seashore Park and East End Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Stingaree Marina. Traveling with kids? Consider Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. [Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Bolivar.dx6141815) [View more Cottages in Port Bolivar](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Bolivar-Cottages.d6141815-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.47622%2C-94.58483&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uDpFeNfJPOSnl574dCtmzozFpLA=) Port Bolivar, TX ### What's nearby - ![Aerial panorama coastal homes at Port Bolivar Beach Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197617/aa91617a-f5ce-4d5a-87be-cd0bda112169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal Beach 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![huge cruise liner stands off the coast of Vancouver Canada Place flag flying over the Pacific Ocean sails a beautiful view of the city on the water Canada 2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257015/78176553-254b-4336-922f-29bf0914bba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 50 min drive \- 39.2 km - ![Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163515/f5a578c7-2fb6-4ac2-bce7-684e4e2602d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier 50 min drive \- 40.3 km - ![Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389802707/d076bf4d-1ae6-45d6-9f7e-11fb99654fd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Seawall 51 min drive \- 40.7 km - ![Sunrise and sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082159/a82934c4-d46d-4a2b-9262-18fa2843644b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Galveston 51 min drive \- 39.6 km ### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) 92 min drive ### Restaurants - Camp Margaritaville RV Resort 8 min drive - Nauti Beaver Hut 5 min drive - Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp 4 min drive - HardHeads Icehouse & Grill 7 min drive - Stingaree Restaurant & Bar 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House!? ### What time is check-out at Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House!? ### Where is Walk to Ocean: 'pura Vida' Crystal Beach House! located? ## Have a question? 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