Title: Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28 Holiday home in Port Bolivar with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99711200/99711162/8aa69bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99711200/99711162/abac7457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99711200/99711162/56ce434b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99711200/99711162/a5393713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99711200/99711162/937261be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and laundry facilities at Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 282600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Beach view - Dryer - Pool - Washer ## 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. ### Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28 Old Blue Chair is a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home with a private swimming pool! This 2600 square foot home features 3 primary suites with king beds and ensuite baths. The fourth bedroom has 4 king beds and an ensuite bath. The bunk room features 4 queen beds, 2 full beds, and 6 twin beds. This home sleeps 28 comfortably. You will love the fully stocked kitchen, with all you need to prepare and serve meals, including stainless steel appliances, dual refrigerators, a Keurig coffee maker, and abundant seating around the bar and large dining table. The home also offers Smart TVs and high speed internet for your convenience. Outdoors, the deck has picnic tables and lounge chairs with a view of the Gulf, and a private pool. Downstairs features a picnic table and sand shower for rinsing off the day at the beach. Enjoy this space by cooking meals on the charcoal grill, as well! There is plenty of parking for guests in the driveway and under the house. This property also offers a cargo lift - just what you need for getting your luggage and those heavy coolers of food/drinks upstairs! Small pets (dogs under 35 pounds) are allowed with additional fee. All Swedes Real Estate properties are non-smoking. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2899-256216 ## 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%7C29.44063%2C-94.65661&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mgcfDy_d0UI8ocAoJJvA27n7fk8=) Crystal Beach, Texas #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 44 min drive - 18.0 miles - Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 18.2 miles - Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 18.9 miles - Moody Gardens - 53 min drive - 23.0 miles #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬3 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬5 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28 located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Crystal Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Gilchrist Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Old Blue Chair: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 28 Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsey H. 5 Aug 2025 #### Great 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: We had an amazing time at the Old Blue Chair! The place was the perfect fit for our large family and the pool was a hit! ##### Chelsey H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirby M. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for 4 families We had a great stay at Old Blue Chair. The pool was great to have for the kids. The beach is a close walking distance. Make sure you bring wine glasses and baking sheets if you need. ##### Kirby M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. 4 Aug 2025 #### Top notch Vacation Rental 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 is absolutely as it shows in the pictures.Easy check in and out. Will definitely return as it's the nicest home we have stayed at in this area! ##### Lisa P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Criselda A. 25 Apr 2025 #### Family Easter Weekend Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 Family Easter weekend! The location was stunning, with plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy. The pool was the highlight of our stay, it was a hit with everyone. The pictures and descriptions provided were accurate, which made everything even better. We will absolutely be returning for another stay! ##### Criselda A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. 16 Jul 2024 #### Awesome!!!!! 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: Great big group vacation home. Lots of suites and the big kids room on top was just awesome. I really recommend this home it’s spacious, comfortable and not to mention the pool. ##### Elizabeth M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### RUDY M. 29 May 2024 #### Wonderful family Reunion 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: our experience in this home was more than what I expected the rooms were impecable the stay was the most comfortable I have had in any vacation home I have been in Swede's Real Estate were so hospitable and informative I will defiantly be renting from them in the near future ##### RUDY M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Carrie T. 16 Apr 2024 #### Great House Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and a great house with a lot of beds! The negative is that the beds were NOT made because they use a linen service. When I take a vacation, I don’t want to work and having to make beds was a huge inconvenience. ##### Carrie T. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary Don L. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Gary Don L. 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