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READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall. - READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar (Crystal Beach)
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a small attached shed. - READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar (Crystal Beach)
A spacious kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a living room with a fireplace. - READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar (Crystal Beach)
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, white cabinetry, and a stainless steel refrigerator. - READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar (Crystal Beach)
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a small attached garage. - READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar (Crystal Beach)
READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar

  • BEACHSIDE - BLUEWATER - 3 BEDROOM - 2 BATH - SLEEPS 6


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    WINTER SEASON: September 8, 2025 – May 10, 2026


    SUMMER SEASON: May 11, 2026 – September 6, 2026


    You will never want to leave this incredible 3 bedroom home with screen porch, Tiki Bar and WiFi in family friendly Bluewater Subdivision. Great indoor and outdoor spaces, well stocked and close to the beach.


    Primary Bedroom (King), Bedroom 2 (Queen / Twin Built-in Bunk), Bedroom 3 (Queen / Twin Built-in Bunk). Primary Bath (Large Rain-head Shower only), Guest Bath (Large freestanding soaking tub).



    BEACH ACCESS: Subdivision has full beach access roads.


    2 NIGHT MINIMUM (Excluding Holidays)
    FOR WEEKLY RENTALS, ARRIVAL DAYS: MONDAY OR FRIDAY (Depending upon reservations already set in place).


    NO PETS ALLOWED.


    LINENS INCLUDED


    10-20% INCREASE APPLIED TO RATES FOR ALL HOLIDAYS, SPRING BREAK AND CERTAIN EVENTS.


    All Cobb Real Estate vacation rentals are NON-SMOKING properties.



    THIS HOME WORKS WELL WITH SEA SONG, 23 YARDS TO THE SEA, 58 STEPS TO THE SEA, 8 SECONDS TO THE SEA, ISLE BE BACK, AMBERJACK, AND SANDY ORCHID LODGE.



    Even when provided, Internet Access/Satellite TV/Cell service can be unreliable on The Bolivar Peninsula, as we are a rural community and weather sensitive area. We apologize, but Cobb Real Estate cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay and cannot offer refunds for disruption of these services.


    Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice.

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About the neighborhood

Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar, is home to this vacation home. 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. Texas Seaport Museum and Galveston Arts Center are also worth visiting. 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
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Pleasure Pier entrance with flags, signs, and a crowd of people.
    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    49 min drive - 29.0 km
  • A pier with a Ferris wheel and a lighthouse at sunset.
    Port of Galveston
    49 min drive - 27.8 km
  • A beach with a pier, amusement rides, and a Ferris wheel.
    Galveston Seawall
    50 min drive - 29.3 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 - 35.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Crystal Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and nauti beaver hut. Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

READER'S RETREAT - Close to the beach, great outdoor space with bar Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second Time Same Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second time our family stayed in Reader's Retreat. Both times have been exceptional. We continue to build lifelong memories with all of the fun. Thank you for making it easy!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd Time's Just as Good

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at this rental for the 2nd year in a row. Perfectly situated and everything was just as great as the first trip.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time at the Readers Resort on Crystal Beach! The screened in porch made it so nice to avoid the mosquitoes but still be outside!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! We loved the interior and the location. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

This house was perfect for us. Just like the pictures. It was a great location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!!! So cozy!!!

I loved my stay. Everything was Perfect!!!! Coziest spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach getaway

Very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for family vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was so nice- everything clean. Close enough to the beach to walk! We walked down in the evenings but drove if we had a lot of gear to set up if we stayed all day. Beds were comfortable and we loved the ambiance that the electric fireplace brought. We would stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful home! Short walk to beach or drive onto the beach with a $10 parking permit!

Home was absolutely beautiful! So relaxing to be in any room or space from the beachy decor. Outdoor space was peaceful and a beautiful scene of trees, cute homes and the water not too far away. We had everything we needed in the home and the stores and gas were not far away. Outdoor shower made for easy rinse off of ourselves and beach toys. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was beautiful and clean. We had one small issue that was promptly fixed. Could not have had a better experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The place is beautiful and had all the amenities we needed. The only thing I would suggest to change would be the possibility of a propane grill and traction tape on the steps. It was raining when we left and the wood steps were extremely slippery and my husband fell. He is ok but would be worried of maybe older ones. We hope to be back during the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great Stay and Cabin with one exception

We had a really great stay and the cabin was really lovely. However, I actually rented this cabin over a different cabin and paid a little more because I thought the sun room would be really nice to sit in in the evening with my kids and avoid the bugs but this room was a big let down when we saw it. It looked nothing like the pictures. It did not even have the furniture in it to sit on. It had two broken chairs with mildewed cushions on them and the rest of the room was just dirty and gross. Literally night and day from the pictures. My biggest issue was that we rented through Cobb Real Estate and when I reached out to them about this they didn't even respond. When I emailed again they just gave me a vague email about how they have let management know. Not even an apology. This was more bothersome than anything else. I would have given it 5 stars because everything else was very lovely but I was looking forward to this sunroom and we didn't even go in it it was so dirty and gross.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location, little overpriced vs other homes right next to us, but get what u pay for.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Bliss

The property is immaculate! We all said we could live full time in this home. Spacious with all the upgrades. Full kitchen for cooking and comfortable furniture. Within minutes walking to the beach for some amazing views and pleasant breeze (even in 100 degree days). We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family of 5

We had a great stay at this condo. It was well appointed & comfortable for me, my wife & our son (13) & 2 daughters (10, 5). It’s so close to a beach entrance that I was able to leave our spot on the beach, pick up something we forgot & get back in 8 minutes. Also the property managers were great to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

House is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Charming and very comfortable! My family had a wonderful stay! Thank you for allowing us in your rental property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025