Title: Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 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 # Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101032300/101032297/78214b48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101032300/101032297/8bdc3591.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101032300/101032297/6113d3eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101032300/101032297/991ee5fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101032300/101032297/8211dd16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the ultimate beachfront retreat at this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Unwind on the deck with comfortable furniture, enjoy a meal cooked in the fully stocked kitchen, and take advantage of high-speed internet. With plenty of seating around the bar or dining table and an outdoor charcoal barbecue pit for gatherings. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122040 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 Sandy Cottage is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a gorgeous beachfront view! This front row home features a covered, furnished deck with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, and all the fun on the beach below. When you want to join the beach fun, you are just steps away from the sand and surf! The bright coastal decor is the first thing you'll notice when you enter the open concept great room. There are comfortable furnishings, and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook a meal. You'll love the modern appliances, farm sink, and Keurig coffee maker. There is plenty of seating for your family around the island or dining table. For your convenience, there is also a washer and dryer on site, as well as high speed internet. With over 2000 square feet, Sandy Cottage accommodates 12 easily. You'll find a king bed in the primary suite, a queen bed in the second bedroom, and 4 full size beds (bunk sets) in the third bedroom. Downstairs you will find ample parking, a charcoal grill, picnic table, and swing. You will appreciate the outdoor shower when you come back from a day spent in the sand and saltwater. Sandy Cottage is a lovely place to make lasting beach memories! No pets are allowed. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age. The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies). ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,040 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 🏝️NO NEIGHBORS ☀️PETS OK 🐾 Crystal Beach - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 252 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=78098370&PinnedHotelID=78098370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75760000/75754000/75754000/1b704b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wave N Sea: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=75754000&PinnedHotelID=75754000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73660000/73656500/73656463/2abcbd9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Bolivar beachfront home w/ footpath access to the Gulf of America Crystal Beach - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=73656463&PinnedHotelID=73656463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21861800/21861749/5d1ba2c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stairway to Heaven I Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=21861749&PinnedHotelID=21861749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24230000/24226300/24226254/d464f6ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront!! 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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 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 2899-258360 ## About the area Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching. [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%7C29.44385%2C-94.64868&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HZXeMMSsEcEglss5YLUtWCZbq1U=) Crystal Beach, TX ### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 49 min drive - 18.7 miles - Port of Galveston - 49 min drive - 18.9 miles - Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 19.6 miles - East Beach - 56 min drive - 21.0 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive - ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive - ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 located? > This Crystal Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Fort Travis Seashore Park and Gilchrist Beach. Seawolf Park is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline D. 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice property Our First time at Crystal Beach. Really enjoyed location of this property to the beach. Property was very clean, management company was great!! Made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. ##### Jacqueline D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie B. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Beach Getaway The house was great. The location was perfect. My only complaint is that there were no cleaning supplies, except for a broom, and no hand soap in the bathrooms. So I had to buy those items. Also no curtains or blinds. Kind of creepy at night. lol Overall it was a wonderful trip my girls loved it and had the time of their life. ##### Stephanie B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dakota R. 23 Jun 2025 #### Had a great trip! 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: House was great and Swedes always makes the rental experience easy. Had an issue with the downstairs outlet not working. Wendy someone out as soon as they could and got it fixed. House was in great shape. We will definitely use Swedes again. ##### Dakota R. ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa H. 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean house and great location We enjoyed the location of this house. It was very clean. The kitchen was not very well stocked but had the basics. The weekend we were there was pretty windy and the house rocked the whole time. It was a bit of an issue for one guest. The beds were comfortable, although it would be nice to have the beds made especially if we have to pay additional for linens. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn K. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving The house is amazing! It sits right on the beach and is modern with three bedrooms and three baths. The only problem was no soap in bathrooms and no cleaning supplies. There was Dawn dishwashing liquid but nothing else. No dishwasher detergent, bathroom cleaner either. The floors needed to be mopped with dust and sand. We managed to leave the place clean though. M ##### Dawn K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### John D. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Weekend The good stuff: Nice cabin with a great location Lots of room Awesome view. The not so good: Grass has not been maintained and was high, mosquitoes ate us alive. AC struggled to keep the cabin cool and we didnt have any kids running in and out. It dropped 1 degree in 8 hours. Was 77 when we arrived at 1pm, immediately moved it to 70. At 9 pm it was 76. ##### John D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Tanya S. 6 Aug 2024 #### Could have been better Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The breaker kept blowing. We had dirty linens from the guests before us still in the house. We called about the breaker issue and was told someone would be sent to look but no one ever showed. Besides that the house was good and had plenty of room. ##### Tanya S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith H. 25 Jun 2024 #### perfect! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: amazing location, beautiful home and the photos match the location! this has the best house we’ve rented in Galveston! Check in/out process was very easy. I extremely appreciated to be able to check in at noon and out @4 — really allows you to enjoy a full check out day in comparison to a 11 check out time. ##### Judith H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky P. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location in Crystal Beach We had a wonderful time at this cute beach home. It is on first row and we enjoyed great views and sounds of the beach! Home was in great condition and clean. ##### Ricky P. 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