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Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14

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A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a pool and buildings. - Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14 (Crystal Beach)
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a road. - Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14 (Crystal Beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop. - Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14 (Crystal Beach)
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A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14 (Crystal Beach)
At Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14, you can look forward to a water park, a garden, and a playground. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14

  • Welcome to Stella by the Sea — a family-friendly Crystal Beach getaway just 150 steps from beach access, with beautiful Gulf views and room for up to 14 guests.



    Wake up to the Gulf breeze, grab your coffee and step onto the oversized deck, then load up the provided beach wagon and head for the sand. When the beach day is over, come home to plenty of room for the whole crew — including a pirate-themed bunk room and arcade that kids LOVE!



    WHY YOU'LL LOVE STELLA



    ★ 150 steps to beach access

    ★ Beautiful Gulf views from the deck

    ★ Sleeps 14 | 4 bedrooms | 9 beds

    ★ 2 king bedrooms

    ★ Pirate-themed bunk room

    ★ Arcade game

    ★ Large furnished deck

    ★ Fast Starlink Wi-Fi

    ★ Fully equipped kitchen

    ★ Keurig coffee bar

    ★ TVs in every bedroom

    ★ Beach wagon + beach towels

    ★ Charcoal grill + picnic area

    ★ Washer & dryer

    ★ Plenty of free parking

    ★ Pet-friendly*



    MADE FOR FAMILIES & GROUPS



    The open-concept kitchen and living area give everyone room to spend time together, while four bedrooms make it easy to spread out at night.



    The Pirate Room.



    Our pirate-themed bunk room has three bunk beds plus a classic Mortal Kombat arcade game — giving the kids their own beach-vacation headquarters.



    All bedrooms feature comfortable memory foam mattresses and TVs.



    THE DECK & BEACH



    Start your morning with coffee and a Gulf view from the deck, spend the day with your toes in the sand, then come back and relax in the coastal breeze.



    One of Stella's best features is how easy it is to get to the beach. Beach access is only about 150 steps away.



    We provide a beach wagon and beach towels to make getting your crew and gear to the sand a little easier.



    EAT, RELAX & STAY AWHILE



    The fully equipped kitchen includes stainless appliances, granite countertops, cookware, utensils, a griddle and blender, with plenty of space for feeding a crowd.



    There's also a Keurig coffee bar for slow mornings before heading to the beach.



    Under the house you'll find additional outdoor space with a charcoal grill and picnic area.



    Whether you're planning a family vacation, multi-generational getaway or beach trip with friends, Stella by the Sea gives you plenty of space to stay together while keeping the beach just a short walk away.



    Come make your Crystal Beach memories at Stella by the Sea.



    *Pet fee applies. Maximum 2 dogs, 20 lbs. each.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1) No Parties 2) No Smoking of Vaping
Rental Agreement. Please sign to confirm booking.
We unfortunately had to start requiring this agreement due to previous guests having parties and damaging. $250 Security Deposit

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet Fee $125 2 Pets Max - Less than 20lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Consider nauti beaver hut for a night out or Texas Seaport Museum if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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TX, Crystal Beach

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, a river, and a large water tower.
    Crystal Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Pleasure Pier entrance with flags, signs, and a crowd of people.
    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    50 min drive - 29.3 km
  • A pier with a Ferris wheel and a lighthouse at sunset.
    Port of Galveston
    50 min drive - 28.2 km
  • A beach with a pier, amusement rides, and a Ferris wheel.
    Galveston Seawall
    50 min drive - 29.7 km
  • A pier with amusement rides, including a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel, extending into a turbulent sea.
    Galveston Island Beaches
    53 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Camp Margaritaville RV Resort
    3 min drive
  • Nauti Beaver Hut
    3 min drive
  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar
    9 min drive
  • HardHeads Icehouse & Grill
    9 min walk
  • Dannays Donuts
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach vacation home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from nauti beaver hut. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Steps to Beach | Gulf Views | Sleeps 14 Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend getaway

My kids absolutely loved it, I will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stella by the Sea Review

Great stay at this property! Owners were very responsive and the place was great. Also great/close access to the beach! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

We had a great family trip to the beach, the house was super kid friendly and had a great stocked kitchen for us to cook with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Overall this property is great. We enjoyed our time and everything was clean and in great shape. I cant wait to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house close to the beach

We really enjoyed our stay at Stella by the sea. The house was clean and had just enough room for all of us. The owners were great and very accommodating. Looking forward to going back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous weekend getaway

This is the house to stay in if you're in Crystal beach. Very well stocked, comfortable beds, and fabulous view are a few of the things we enjoyed! Close to the beach too! Loved loved loved our time here. It wa definitely not long enough and will stay again! Thank you for a fabulous weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Crystal Beach! Stella By The Sea was a great home and access to the beach was just a short walk. The beach is visible from the porch upstairs and it’s a wonderful place for small children with a lockable gate for safety. Also has an outside storage full of beach toys if you forget them. The house was very clean and decorated nicely with a beach theme. We had 6 children with us and they fell in love with the bunk room! Such cute pirate ship themed beds and comfy mattresses. Kitchen was full of everything we needed and maintained well. Would definitely stay here again with a large group. Further away from Galveston if you are not into shopping and away from the crowds!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stella-brate Good times!!

The house beautifully accommodated my hubby and I, two grown kids and spouses and two grands 2 and 4 yrs old. We drove to the beach but could have easily walked. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed for cooking and cleaning. We enjoyed eating most of our meals on the ample front porch as the sea breeze kept it comfortable. There’s a huge open space beneath the house for the kids to play and to clean off sandy feet and swimsuits. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and miraculously had nothing to complain about!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!!

First impressions were great. Smelled cleaned as soon as u walked in. There’s was great communication with manager gave us great recommendations. Only down side was property too small for 14 ppl yes sleeps 14 but that is way too many ppl inside had to figure out other things to do couldn’t stay inside property all weekend and Had to eat in shifts . But definitely great property for a weekend getaway with family and friends!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

77th birthday

After bein I’ll for several months , I had a beautiful c weekend with my children and grandchildren. I felt no pain , just joy being with family. The house was great. Plenty of room for everyone. The only problem was getting the TV in main room to work. All the other TV’s worked fine. The house swaying was a little unsettling, but we got use to it. Thank you Ryan for your help and patience with this old lady. This was a great memory ihave with my family. Thanks again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. This was the perfect place to stay. We will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive and easy to get a hold of. The house was great! Kitchen had everything you may need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great location. Checking in/out very easy. Host was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Great house and perfect location! We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen had everything we needed to make thanksgiving dinner. Perfect distance to walk to the beach even for smaller children. We enjoyed fishing and running from the waves.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to the beach.

House was absolutely beautiful. Every single bed was super comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Very enjoyable stay. Clean house. Close to the beach. And our host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Beautiful home, and easy access to the beach. Peaceful. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location!

Excellent home in a beautiful location. Host was very quick to respond to anything we needed. The only regret I have is that we didn’t stay longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Highly recommended !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach house

Beautiful peaceful beach house. Every bed is super comfortable. Fully equipped kitchen. Quick 1 minute walk to the beach. Very nice deck with locked baby gate and plenty of seating to enjoy the ocean view while your little ones play 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bolivar Treasure

This property is 5 star all the way. The home is very close to the beach. It is very clean. The kitchen is well stocked on cooking ware and the open floor plan allowed us to socialize even when some of us were cooking. We will definitely book again. Ryan, the property host is great, attentive, and easy to work with!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get away

Kids were disappointed that the arcade machine advertised didn’t work but otherwise it met our expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

We had a wonderful weekend at crystal beach and couldn’t recommend this property more. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, towels were soft, and the AC worked great! They had everything you would need for cookware and utensils. Beautiful location and very short walk to the beach. Loved that you were able to see and hear the ocean from the porch. The neighborhood was very quiet which was also nice since we had little ones. We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location! Location! Location!

Our family of 4 loved this property. A very short walk to the beach with a lovely view. My 7 year old loved the waves. My husband and kids also enjoyed the pirate room with the video game machine. I think my husband played Mortal Kombat more than our kids. We took the ferry to Galveston one day to visit the aquarium which I highly recommend. Also if you plan on going during the week please be note that a lot of restaurants are not open Monday through Wednesday. We did a lot of cooking but it was easy to do since the kitchen is so well equipped. Definitely would recommend staying in this house. Book now!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022