Title: The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114371077&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. Vacation home on the beach, with water park ## Photo gallery for The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114371100/114371077/a5b18b5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114371100/114371077/6cab596d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114371100/114371077/e0a1c515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114371100/114371077/416b3ba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114371100/114371077/ce3b7442.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of golfing on site, a water park, and a firepit at The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms.. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1632 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - 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. ### The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. You Must Be 25 Years of Age or Older to Rent. Experience Crystal Beach in this pet-friendly home. There is even a huge fenced yard for the little ones and pets to roam freely. We charge a $200 Non-Refundable pet fee. All the extras make this house the perfect choice for family and friends year-round. The living room has an electric fireplace for those chilly nights or for that romantic ambiance. In the kitchen, you will find all the amenities you need to prepare meals for your vacation, including a separate coffee and beverage bar. This home is equipped with WIFI and Smart TVs in all the rooms. The primary bedroom has a king bed and an attached bathroom with a step-in shower. Bedroom two has a queen, and bedroom three has a full/full bunk bed. The guest bathroom has a shower/tub combo. When you are ready to soak up some sunshine or stroll on the beach, you are only seconds away from sand castles, beachcombing, and more! Outside, on the deck, there is ample seating to enjoy your favorite beverages while observing our splendid sunrises and sunsets over the Gulf. There are 3 decks positioned to capture amazing views! Downstairs is a large covered space for gathering, playing games, and grilling. Don't forget to rinse away the sand in the outdoor shower. Even when provided, internet access, TV/cell service can be unreliable on the Bolivar Peninsula. We are a rural community. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes cannot guarantee that these amenities will work during your stay. We cannot offer refunds for the disruption of these services. This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting, or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights’ rent. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for the renter's use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes. We provide linens and bath towels in every house, and standard beds are made for your arrival. Linens will be provided in the home for all sleeper sofas, trundles, and pull-out bedding. Paper products, other than toilet tissue and paper towels, and cleaning supplies are not included. We provide a starter pack consisting of the items below. Please bring anything else you will need: 1 roll of paper towels 3 white kitchen trash bags 2 dishwasher tabs (if applicable) 2 laundry tabs (if applicable) 1 small bottle of dish soap 1 dish sponge 2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom Small bar of hand soap per bathroom 1 trial size of shampoo/conditioner per full bath 1 beauty bar per bath Small salt and pepper Small cooking oil There will also be a bath towel set for each guest Do not forget the beach towels, bug spray, and sunscreen! Once you're booked, log in to your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals, and things to do on the Peninsula. All our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,632 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87420000/87417600/87417555/73f42fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 6BR En Suite, Large Balcony, Stunning 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 3184-275704 ## 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%7C29.45027%2C-94.63784&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lmWVTQcQDArbVfpNxxHK4n4LnUM=) Crystal Beach, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 46 min drive \- 32.2 km - Galveston Seawall \- 47 min drive \- 33.7 km - Port of Galveston \- 48 min drive \- 32.6 km - Galveston Island Beaches \- 52 min drive \- 38.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬10 min walk - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive - ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms.? ### What time is check-out at The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms.? ### Where is The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Salty Mermaid-Beachfront Views! Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms. 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherrie C. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house is beautiful and very clean. The yard for your pets is huge, giving them plenty of room to run and play. The indoor/covered parking was a real plus. We were about a 2 minute walk from the beach. We will definitely be back. ##### Sherrie C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was very clean, the house had everything we needed. View of the beach was perfect. Brought our pups with us and they loved the large fenced in yard. We definitely will be coming back to this house. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a342af74-17a0-456e-945f-fffee51feb6b-1754159325698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jessica S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025