Vacation rentals in Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula

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Condo in Galveston

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviews

Seaside Serenity

If you are looking for a dream rental on the beach this is it! Walk into this serene condo and feel your stress melt away! You cant help but feel calmed by the natural beauty of the sea, the sunrise, and the moonrise from the comfort of your bed. Enjoy a relaxing evening on the balcony and listen to the waves and the seabirds while the ocean breeze swirls around you. Inside the condo is just as lovely, in calming shades of blue and white. You will love the luxurious furnishings and appliances!

Aug 15 – 22

€ 168 per night
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Home in Crystal Beach

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Beachfront: Hot Tub, Firepit, Home Theater

Beachfront with panoramic ocean view, home theater and hot tub. Both bedrooms overlook the beach with king beds, 65” TVs and en suite bathrooms. The living room has an 85" TV, surround sound and high-speed internet for movies/games. Designed as a 2-story duplex with separate entrances, decks, A/C and sound proofing, the Airbnb is the 1000 sq ft first floor. The 2nd floor is for the owners who travel frequently and is never rented. If present they're usually invisible. EV charging is available.

Mar 4 – 11

€ 349 per night
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Home in Crystal Beach

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

THE ONE! Three King beds, HOT TUB, beach access

“Sweet Summertime” is a newly built (June 2021) 3/2 beachside bungalow in the Lafitte’s Landing subdivision in Crystal Beach. Private community beach access is a quick 5 minute walk from the house. Bring your golf cart or rent one and use the cart path to drive right onto the beach! 3 king bedrooms and 2 sleeper sofas make this home perfect for 3 couples or 1-2 families. Great outdoor space for entertaining with a hot tub, lots of seating, grill, fish cleaning station and an outdoor shower!

Dec 1 – 8

€ 197 per night

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Other great vacation rentals in Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula

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Camper/RV in Bolivar Peninsula

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

Beach Time

Apr 9 – 16

€ 107 per night
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Home in Bolivar Peninsula

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

A Wave From It All

May 2 – 9

€ 180 per night
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Bungalow in Bolivar Peninsula

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviews

Restful beach house, even with kids.

Sep 27 – Oct 4

€ 143 per night
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Cottage in Bolivar Peninsula

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews

Coral Haven

Apr 21 – 28

€ 186 per night
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Cottage in Bolivar Peninsula

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews

2-Bedroom House next to Bird Sanctuary near Beach

Nov 25 – Dec 2

€ 106 per night
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Vacation home in Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 51 reviews

Sea Glass House -2 bed 2 bath-Golf Cart

Oct 26 – Nov 2

€ 228 per night
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Home in Bolivar Peninsula

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Driftwood, 2 bdrm, Gulf views, dog friendly

Dec 1 – 8

€ 155 per night
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Vacation home in Bolivar Peninsula

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Luxury Home, King Suite, Tiki Bar, Games, Pet Frl!

Apr 17 – 24

€ 188 per night
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Home in Bolivar Peninsula

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

5-Star Mellow Luxury w/ Private Beach Access

Dec 6 – 13

€ 195 per night
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Home in Bolivar Peninsula

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews

Pelican's 2-Bdr Cottage by Bird Sanctuary & Beach

Feb 27 – Mar 6

€ 109 per night
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Home in Bolivar Peninsula

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Cab'n By the Sea - Ultra Secluded Beachfront Home

Oct 1 – 8

€ 335 per night
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Home in Bolivar Peninsula

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

*NEW/2 Suites/Dog Friendly/Close 2 Beach/Birding*

Aug 21 – 28

€ 199 per night

Your guide to Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula

Welcome to Crystal Beach

The laidback community of Crystal Beach regularly refers to this 27-mile stretch of shoreline on Texas’s Bolivar Peninsula as paradise, and not just because of the soft sands and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Set off from the mainland and surrounded by water, Crystal Beach feels like an easygoing world of its own. Sure, the skyscrapers of Galveston are accessible, but it takes a short drive and an 18-minute ferry ride across a channel to reach them. Here, you won’t find big chain stores, and if the beach ever feels too crowded, you can simply hop in your car and find a quieter spot — it’s legal to drive and park on the sand.

But it’s really the peaceful pace that makes Crystal Beach so beloved. Locals spend their days fishing off the jetty, combing the shore for interesting shells and shark teeth, and playing a few rounds of golf, before capping it all off with a beach bonfire.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula

Summer on the Bolivar Peninsula brings quintessential beach weather — the occasional seasonal storm notwithstanding. The long, hot, and humid days are perfect for cooling off in the surf, and sea breezes offer additional relief. It’s also the busiest time of the year for rentals in Crystal Beach, and you’ll likely be mingling with daytrippers from Houston and families on summer vacation. Things can get particularly crowded during organized and unorganized summer events, like the annual car show and campout for SUV aficionados. Instead, visit in late fall or early spring, which tend to be drier, but are still warm enough for sunbathing and boogie boarding.


Top things to do in Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula

Bolivar Flats Bird Sanctuary

The Bolivar Peninsula is recognized as a Globally Important Bird Area and is home to many species of bird. There are a few sanctuaries and reserves along the coast here, including the massive Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, but the Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary is just minutes from Crystal Beach. Keep an eye out for endangered piping plovers, western sandpipers, reddish egrets, roseate spoonbills, and pelicans.

Point Bolivar Lighthouse

The Point Bolivar Lighthouse stands proudly at the southern end of the peninsula. Built in 1852, the edifice has withstood some of the worst hurricanes that have hit this part of the coast, even sheltering residents during two. A dramatic subject for photographers, the iron lighthouse was decommissioned in 1933, and remains closed today, though a local nonprofit is seeking to preserve it.

Fishing

The waters around Crystal Beach teem with flounder, black drum, speckled trout, and redfish. Join the locals and cast a line off the jetty, or go in search of bigger fish on a half- or full-day deep sea excursion.

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