[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # FREE Shaved Ice for the whole Family! Family-friendly vacation home in Port Bolivar ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76714500/76714487/ab0d1fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76714500/76714487/f496027c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76714500/76714487/68a856d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76714500/76714487/3eb669e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76714500/76714487/3b147257.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at FREE Shaved Ice for the whole Family!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### FREE Shaved Ice for the whole Family! HOME OVERVIEW: This is the only beach house with a Foam Daddy cannon! Let loose your inner kid and join the foam. This will be a vacation you'll be talking about for years to come. Message us for more details on pricing. Pet Friendly! $75/pet up to two pets. This is a spacious 4-bedroom, open-concept vacation home with 6 beds including a luxury Japanese folding mattress stored in the closet. We're just a short 4-minute walk from paradise (the beach) and a 4-minute drive from the Big Store (the local grocery store). Keys are provided by a lockbox, just come right in! We even have an elevator (only enabled upon request for a $35 fee). Our wrap-around porch has been voted the best feature of our home. We've also upgraded to a massive 10-seater, solid wood dining table. Perfect for family dinners and board games (which we supply). BEDROOMS: Bedroom #1- 1 King bed (sleeps 2), dresser, smart TV, ceiling fan, private bathroom with built-in dedicated vanity and dual-headed shower, and built-in shower bench Bedroom #2 - 2 Queen beds (sleeps 4), dresser, ceiling fan Bedroom #3 - 1 Queen bed (sleeps 2), dresser, ceiling fan, Queen Japanese folding mattess stored in closet (sleeps 2) Bedroom #4 - 1 Queen bed (sleeps 2), dresser, smart TV, ceiling fan BATHROOMS: Bathroom #1 - Part of the master bedroom. Has a huge walk-in-shower with independent showerheads, a dedicated vanity counter, stool, hairdryer, and bathroom towels Bathroom #2 - Walk-in-shower with wide-area shower head Outdoor shower: Great for rinsing sand and saltwater off after a long day at the beach. KITCHEN: The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need! Includes shaved ice machine, dishwasher, premium gas stove, Keurig coffee maker, coffee mugs, crockpot, knife set, cutting boards, pizza stone, eating utensils, cookie sheets (for those homemade cookies after the beach), casserole dishes, mixing bowls, plates+bowels+cups+utensils, and a high-chair. LIVING AREA: Large smart TV perfect for watching sports. A comfortable couch and 2 leather power recliners! An arcade machine. Also included are some of our family's favorite board games: Giant Jenga, Cornholes, Uno, Mexican Train, and more. PARKING: The private drive can easily fit 3 vehicles. OUTSIDE: Upstairs: This home has a large wrap-around deck with an outdoor couch, gas fire pit, and plenty of chairs. There's also plenty of shade provided by the large overhangs. Wanting to grill? Our propane grill will help you out! Downstairs: There's a picnic table and chairs. Please use the outdoor shower to clean off the sand and saltwater before going inside as washing off indoors can cause clogs and erosion. GENERAL: Amenities include free WIFI, central air conditioning, bed linens, bath towels, beach towels, washer and dryer, detergent pods, toilet paper, and paper towels. We look forward to hosting you!!!!! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,400 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 253 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=78098370&PinnedHotelID=78098370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80350000/80343900/80343812/e668782a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 min walk to the beach! 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Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=83910419&PinnedHotelID=83910419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 23 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive lockbox information You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Access methods Lockbox ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Animals must be kenneled when not attend. $75/pet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. Pier 21 Theater and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Traveling with kids? Consider Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum. [Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Bolivar.dx6141815) [View more Vacation homes in Port Bolivar](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Bolivar-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6141815-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C29.46573%2C-94.60899&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AlWaLLGW-1JzecTT1JaR8ChzsEI=) Bolivar Peninsula, TX ### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 53 min drive - 37.0 km - Port of Galveston - 54 min drive - 37.4 km - Galveston Seawall - 54 min drive - 38.5 km ### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬2 min drive - ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is FREE Shaved Ice for the whole Family! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at FREE Shaved Ice for the whole Family!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at FREE Shaved Ice for the whole Family!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is FREE Shaved Ice for the whole Family! located? > This family-friendly Port Bolivar vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Beach and Stingaree Marina. 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