Title: Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly 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 # Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623300/110623275/cfe25cdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623300/110623275/976d6b41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623300/110623275/9833b899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623300/110623275/6412673a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623300/110623275/92278cde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1680 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly This beautiful beachfront, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house is located only a few steps from the beach. Step outside on the furnished deck and enjoy amazing sunrises with your morning coffee - you will fall in love with the views! In the evening, it's a great place to share memories of the day while watching the stars. This beautiful home features a spacious living area and kitchen and is a must for your family vacation. The living room has cozy seating, and a smart TV with DVD player. You'll find everything you need to prepare your favorite meals or just a quick snack in the kitchen, including a regular drip coffee maker and blender. For your convenience, there is a washer and dryer on the premises, and high speed internet is available. With over 1600 square feet, the home easily sleeps 10 The primary suite has a king bed and an ensuite bathroom with a garden tub and walk-in shower. The second bedroom has 2 Queen Beds and third bedroom has 2 queen beds, they are separated by a full bath. Underneath the house, in the shade, there is a bar area where you can relax with your family and friends around the picnic table, while you barbecue on the charcoal grill. The outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off the sand after a day at the beach! Small dogs (max 2, under 40 pounds) are allowed with a $125 pet fee and may need to be added after booking. Must be 25 yrs. of age to book. Located across the ferry from Galveston, Tx. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,680 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78098400/78098370/f47b598a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌊STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS 🎣 ON the WATER đŸïžNO NEIGHBORS ☀PETS OK đŸŸ Crystal Beach - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 253 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=78098370&PinnedHotelID=78098370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24203900/24203862/db31af6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning View! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as 67d485fcf657c3001250773c ## About the area Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Bolivar.dx6141815) [View more Holiday homes in Port Bolivar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Bolivar-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6141815-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.47025%2C-94.59266&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kekvc3lm3reKd1lPtGghDaJs_Ys=) Crystal Beach, TX ### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 55 min drive - 24.2 miles - Port of Galveston - 55 min drive - 24.4 miles - Galveston Seawall - 56 min drive - 25.1 miles ### Restaurants - â€ȘCamp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive - â€ȘNauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive - â€ȘTia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive - â€ȘFins Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive - â€ȘStingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly located? > Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Beach and Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island 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 ## Rhea's Retreat, Dog Friendly 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 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### CRAIG L. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property condition and location were perfect! Plenty of room, clean and right on the beach! We will absolutely book this again. ##### CRAIG L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie D. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Bliss The layout, location, and proximity to the beach was perfect for our three generational family. We were close enough to the water to walk a few steps to the beach or sit on the deck and watch the grandkids build sandcastles and play in the water. Everyone had a good time. ##### Debbie D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki A. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It’s so beautiful! The sun set and the sunrise is absolutely stunning! The rooms are nice and master is huge! Lovely place y’all have ! I’m jealous!!!! ##### Nikki A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Della R. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Stay in crystal beach The house was in a great location and was a very nice home but the cleanliness was not good when we arrived we had to put the trash out by the road so it could be picked up there was trash under a couple of beds. As far as the things listed to use the grill was nasty we had to go buy a grate to be able to use it plus put pans in the bottom for the charcoal due to the holes. We had to wash towels every day since there was only 1 per person and to do that we had to buy laundry detergent so having to wash towels every day on vacation is not good. Toilet paper had to buy not enough left same as paper towels.cleaning crew really needs to be looked at they are really not doing their job for what we pay in cleaning cost. ![Nasty grill ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/306d9b90-3482-4322-983c-05bab960fd1d-1750609004003.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Trash we had to place out ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/42487a9b-39ef-47d1-ada1-09d31d2335b2-1750608999204.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Della R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alfred H. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great 4th of July Stay — Fantastic Location! We had a great 4th of July trip here! There was a bit of confusion with our guest and bed count after booking, but the host was easy to work with, and so were we. :)If you're booking this house mainly to stay in and watch movies, keep in mind that the TVs are small and just adequate. You won’t get a full movie night experience, but for basic use, they’re fine.The ice maker didn’t work during our stay, but I didn’t feel it was worth complaining about. The store is right down the street, and honestly, I’m used to buying ice since built-in makers rarely keep up with demand in rentals. Tap water was fine too, though I always travel with a Waterdrop filter just in case.Beds weren’t the most comfortable, but comfort is subjective, and we didn’t spend much time in them anyway. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with everything we needed: plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, and bath towels (though bring your own beach towels!).Parking was abundant, and the beach is right there. You’ll get sand on your tires—it’s that close. The views are stunning and more than make up for the few minor inconveniences.A few tips for families: bring earplugs or noise protection for little ones during fireworks weekends. Our 8-month-old did great with ear coverings. Also, keep a close eye on toddlers around the balcony, as there’s no gate to block off the stairs. And because you’re so close to the beach, you may get the occasional rogue firework heading your way. ##### Alfred H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025