Title: Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! - 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 # Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! Beach cottage in Port Bolivar with free parking ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546800/93546702/9681cb08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546800/93546702/a5337ff1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546800/93546702/3a2584b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546800/93546702/2cf43c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546800/93546702/9a58934c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142098 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Washer - Parking included - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! Beach cottage in Port Bolivar with free parking This smoke-free cottage features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Added amenities include a washing machine, 3.5 bathrooms, and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer ceiling fans. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. ## 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 - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98260000/98259500/98259465/ca5a9a6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Sands 1 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Washer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=98259465&PinnedHotelID=98259465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111700000/111693600/111693581/d35d8f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Group Getaway on Bolivar Peninsula Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=111693581&PinnedHotelID=111693581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111640000/111636100/111636041/493f4fd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'the Beach House' Bolivar Peninsula Family Getaway Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=111636041&PinnedHotelID=111636041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75020000/75011500/75011404/9fc1f70f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yurt on the Beach Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $630 CA $809 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=75011404&PinnedHotelID=75011404&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70040000/70038400/70038311/b4abad9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Everything Beachy! 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Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck Walk to the Ocean! Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! Cottage Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! Port Bolivar ## 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%7C29.45490%2C-94.62688&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dwyVTThCZ_j0n4x0hwQjoEAb1Sw=) Port Bolivar, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 51 min drive - 33.7 km - Port of Galveston - 52 min drive - 34.1 km - Galveston Seawall - 52 min drive - 35.2 km - East Beach - 58 min drive - 37.4 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 89 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬20 min walk - ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck!? > Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck!? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! located? > Offering direct access to the beach, this Crystal Beach cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crystal Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Steps to Shore: Crystal Beach Retreat w/ Deck! 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