Title: The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=78099907&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access ## Photo gallery for The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access ![Exterior - The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78100000/78099907/8095682b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78100000/78099907/d9c761f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78100000/78099907/c92057cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78100000/78099907/d42530b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access (Crystal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78100000/78099907/51f6d575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Crystal Beach, this 3 bedroom custom home offers a tranquil retreat with private beach access just minutes away. Unwind in the spacious main bedroom or enjoy family fun on the covered deck with outdoor furniture, hammocks and an outdoor bar area. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access This custom home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac just a short 3-minute walk to the beach via private neighborhood access. Conveniently located in the heart of Crystal Beach, just minutes from The Big Store, restaurants, and gas stations. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home accommodates 12 guests. Roku TVs with HULU live in every room with a 65” inch flat screen in the living room. Wi-Fi throughout the home. The spacious main bedroom has a king size bed (Tempur-pedic mattress) with a large, beautiful en suite bathroom. Bedroom two has a queen-over-queen bunk bed as well as a twin. Bedroom three has 1 queen bed (Tempur-pedic mattress) and 2 twin beds. There is also a sleeper sofa in the living room. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could want or need to prepare meals during your stay, including a coffee/wet bar with both Keurig and drip coffee maker for your morning coffee on the wrap around deck. Enjoy meals under the covered pergola while taking in both ocean and water views. There is a covered deck with outdoor custom wood furniture, hammocks, porch swing, and an outdoor bar area with plenty of seating for family fun. Outside you will also find a full-size shower and gas grill. Check in 4:00 pm Checkout 10:00 am. Dogs are welcome for an additional fee of $150 (limit 2 dogs under 50lbs each). Bedroom 1 (primary): king bed (Tempur-Pedic mattress) Bedroom 2: two queens (queen-over-queen bunk bed), 1 twin bed Bedroom 3: one queen bed (Tempur-Pedic mattress), two twin beds Living room: one sleeper sofa Guests enjoy private beach access through a neighborhood path; the beach is just a short 3-minute walk. The rental is for the full home. Highlights: Smart TVs/Roku/ HULU live in every bedroom; DVD player in living room Full size washer and dryer unit. keurig/ drip coffee maker. Fire Pit Putting Green No noise between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. No parties or events. No Smoking/vaping Note: A $50.00 "administrative" fee will appear on your booking. This fee is to cover Damage protection during your stay. Check-in: 4 p.m. or after Check-out: by 10 a.m. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### 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 ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94955500/94955447/e2de621d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to Coast: Bolivar Peninsula Beach House! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, 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. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary 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%7C29.46165%2C-94.61661&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c6Npmn5ap7PZOTcRIE7-8Sr76sc=) Crystal Beach, TX ### What's nearby - ![Aerial panorama coastal homes at Port Bolivar Beach Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197617/aa91617a-f5ce-4d5a-87be-cd0bda112169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![huge cruise liner stands off the coast of Vancouver Canada Place flag flying over the Pacific Ocean sails a beautiful view of the city on the water Canada 2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257015/78176553-254b-4336-922f-29bf0914bba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 49 min drive \- 22.4 miles - ![Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389802707/d076bf4d-1ae6-45d6-9f7e-11fb99654fd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Seawall 49 min drive \- 23.3 miles - ![Sunrise and sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082159/a82934c4-d46d-4a2b-9262-18fa2843644b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Galveston 50 min drive \- 22.6 miles - ![Panorama view calm waves with seagulls by shoreline, red umbrellas striped wooden chairs highlight nostalgic beach aesthetics, focus on intimate seating arrangements, sandy views, Galveston, TX](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496727/fb108a81-5931-4a61-b613-fec174b69eab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Island Beaches 54 min drive \- 26.0 miles ### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) 98 min drive ### Restaurants - Camp Margaritaville RV Resort 7 min drive - Nauti Beaver Hut 3 min drive - Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp 11 min walk - HardHeads Icehouse & Grill 5 min drive - Stingaree Restaurant & Bar 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access? ### What time is check-in at The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access? ### What time is check-out at The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access? ### Where is The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### shanna c. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Say Shenanigans We come as a family every year and rent 3 different homes each time for our large group. We love crystal beach and this house was very accommodating ##### shanna c. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### samantha p. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Modern and Spacious Lovely beach house that has a fresh and clean modern look inside! Well stocked kitchen made it easy to prepare meals. Open floorplan so everyone staying could move around and not be on top of one another. ##### samantha p. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay S. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Moms’ Trip with Kids We had a great stay! The house decor was beautiful and updated, well stocked. There is a great outdoor patio/porch with great seating and breeze in the evening! The hosts checked in with us and made recommendations for the area. The walk to the beach is longer (for kids and all their stuff. That wasn’t a problem once we realized we could park on the beach! The passes are only $10 and you can buy them on the beach! They are good for the whole year. We hope to make this an annual trip! ##### Lindsay S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Connor B. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Overall location was fantastic to beach and stores/restaurants. The house was in great condition. Only issue was bugs. There were ants on the inside in both kitchen and bathrooms. The downstairs area outside was unusable due to the level of mosquitos. Would recommend the property have some sort of repellant process and a way to get rid of ants. ##### Connor B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sara S. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Needs Attention Our family stayed at the Ocean Pearl for our annual Crystal Beach summer trip. The cabin is in a great location and the host is very nice and responsive. We really liked the layout of the house and the amount of outdoor space to hang out. The closest beach entrance is walking or golf cart access only, but there's a road close by for vehicles. However, we were disappointed with the cleanliness of the cabin. When we got there the floors felt sandy, bed linens were dirty, the cabin smelled of cigarettes, trash and dog poop was left behind on the balconies, and layers of dust and grime on cabinets, baseboards, and windows. The doors and windows still had hand smudges and hair and grime along the bottom panels from previous guests. There were tons of ants on the kitchen counters and in the beds! We spent a lot of time cleaning when we arrived and washing sand from the downstairs area, that should have been done before we checked in. I feel that the photos when booking do not represent current conditions of the cabin. The cabin has great potential but I wouldn't rent this one again due to the lack of attention to cleaning needs. ##### Sara S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lezli C. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First to Bolivar Peninsula My family enjoyed staying in the Ocean Pearl. Excellent communication with the hosts. The layout of the house is nice for large groups. We enjoyed ourselves and had a relaxing time. ##### Lezli C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rocky P. 20 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot to relax Everything was great! they gave recommendations on a place to eat(couldn't go it was Being remodeled). Had a great view for sunsets. walking distance to beach access. would definitely stay here again ##### Rocky P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MISTI D., Silsbee Texas 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! This place was adorable. It was perfect for us for Easter! We stayed 10 days and hosted an Easter brunch. We had plenty of dishes, silver and glasses. They even had really cute serving dishes and platters! Loved having three outside areas to hang out. Loved being able to bring the dogs, too! Great Place!! ##### MISTI D. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. 3 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ocean Pearl Jam :-) This property is awesome, really nice on the inside and out. And the location/proximity to the beach is good, really a piece of cake walking distance. On the inside of the house, the kitchen and bathrooms are well-equipped with everything you need for your stay. There are also two really cool outdoor areas - one on the house level with solid seating and hang-out space, with the view of the neighborhood and even a little of the ocean in the distance. The other is a great set up outside/below the house for fun and games and again great hang-out space. The owners really spared nothing to ensure this property provides an enjoyable experience - they even included the use of their personal items, like ample chairs, some fun outdoor games (ladder ball, cornhole, etc), and in case needed...extra boogie boards and extra towels. A+ experience! ##### David L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Cohava 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Communication The house was nice but we had to leave early since we lost internet during the last part of the week. The host sends automatic messages but did not reply to a phone call, txt, or emails. We requested a refund for two nights, but as the host was completely avoiding all channels of communication, we did not hear back. It is a shameful hosting. Absolutely, not recommended ##### Cohava Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. 21 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect girls getaway! We loved staying in this beautiful pristine home! It exceeded expectations! The beds are so comfortable, balconies make for relaxing outdoor enjoyment and was a short walk to the ocean. The owners were immediately responsive, too. ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roman C. 4 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Owner was easy to contact and interact with when needed. Place was 5 stars all around ##### Roman C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ---