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A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach

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A modern living room with a TV, fireplace, and seating area. - A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach (Crystal beach)
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a small outdoor deck. - A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach (Crystal beach)
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered patio, and a grassy yard. - A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach (Crystal beach)
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. - A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach (Crystal beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with seating. - A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach (Crystal beach)
A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach

  • Welcome to A Sandy Hope 🏖️ — your family’s home away from home in Crystal Beach!
    Just a 3-minute walk to the sand, it’s perfect for spontaneous beach trips. Walk, hop on a golf cart, or drive — the waves are always within reach, giving you the best of Crystal Beach without beachfront prices.

    🚗 A golf Cart Available for rent with the house please contact the owner for pricing and details.

    Space Designed for Togetherness 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

    This cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests. The open-concept living and kitchen area is perfect for family meals, game nights, or relaxing after a day in the sun — ideal for families or multi-family getaways.

    Inside the home:
    • 3 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms
    • Sleeps up to 12 comfortably
    • Spacious open living area
    • Fully equipped kitchen (including crockpot)
    • Dining space for shared meals
    • Smart TV for cozy movie nights

    Pets Are Family Too 🐾

    Bring your furry friends along!
    • Fully fenced yard (upstairs and downstairs)
    • Covered lower area safe for kids and pets
    • $75 pet fee (maximum 2 pets)

    Outdoor Fun & Coastal Vibes 🌅

    Start your morning with coffee on the deck and end the day at the tiki bar, grilling and sharing memories.

    Downstairs features:
    • Covered entertainment area
    • Tiki bar gathering space
    • Charcoal and gas grills
    • Outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach
    • Fully fenced lower level for added safety

    Food, Cafés & Essentials Nearby 🍴

    Restaurants (1–3 miles):
    Jose’s Cantina • HardHeads Icehouse & Grill • Tiki Beach Bar & Grill • Crystal Beach Café • Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp

    Groceries & Essentials:
    The Big Store & Ace Hardware • T J’s Grocery • Dollar General • Swedes Food Mart • Bayvue Grocery

    Activities & Local Fun 🌴
    • Crystal Beach (3 minutes away)
    • Fishing, crabbing, kayaking, paddleboarding
    • Golf cart rentals to explore the area
    • Point Bolivar Lighthouse
    • Fun Spot Waterslide (great for kids)
    • Birdwatching and nature walks
    • Dining, shopping, and entertainment nearby

    Why Guests Love A Sandy Hope ✨
    • Comfortable for large groups
    • Open spaces for gathering and making memories
    • Pet-friendly with secure fenced areas
    • Outdoor spaces perfect for relaxing and entertaining
    • Transparent pricing — no hidden fees

    At A Sandy Hope, traditions begin — Sunsets shared, and first beach trips remembered forever. We’re committed to providing a warm, seamless 5-star experience and are always just a message away.

    We can’t wait to host your next beach memory!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Additional Reminders: • Quiet hours: 10 PM to 9 AM • Pre-approval is required for any trailers
Clean and cover the grill and turn the gas or charcoal off Failure to complete these tasks may result in a negative review.
Pet Owners: o Keep pets leashed if the garage/front gate is open o Clean up after them on the grounds and decks o No pets on beds, please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please be advised that it is mandatory for all customers to provide a copy of their driver's license for verification purposes via email.
The primary guest is required to sign the following documents: Guest Vehicle Registration Form Rental Agreement

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. Ready for a night out? Consider nauti beaver hut and Old Quarter Acoustic Café. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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Crystal beach, TX

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, a river, and a large water tower.
    Crystal Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A pier with a Ferris wheel and a lighthouse at sunset.
    Port of Galveston
    49 min drive - 27.4 km
  • A beach with a pier, amusement rides, and a Ferris wheel.
    Galveston Seawall
    49 min drive - 28.2 km
  • A pier with amusement rides, including a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel, extending into a turbulent sea.
    Galveston Island Beaches
    54 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center
    55 min drive - 32.2 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from nauti beaver hut. Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

A Sandy Hope- Pet-Friendly Family Beach Retreat Sleeps12 3-Min Walk to the Beach Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

We had a great time at this house. Anna was a great host with great communication. House was very clean with lots of comfortable beds. The fenced yard was great for my dogs. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean place that was perfect for our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the best Vrbo we’ve been to! The kitchen has everything you need to cook on site, towels available, comfortable beds, even shampoo and conditioner! We are hoping to make this a yearly trip! The host communicates so well, and even let me know what items we left behind! We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This year was our first to stay at this particular property. The house was great- roomy, clean, and with all the amenities of home. We chose to rent the golf cart which was perfect for trips to the beach, Margaritaville, and the convenience store. But I was most impressed with Ana, the owner, who went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. She kept in contact via email well before our scheduled arrival and then by text once we reached Crystal Beach. I couldn't have asked for a nicer property owner. We will definitely be back next year. I would highly recommend this beach house to anyone. The price was great, the location close to the beach, and the house was comfortable with a great layout, especially the living room and kitchen area which afforded ample space for our group to relax in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely perfect, great design and decor inside, big tv for watching my astros in the living and master bedroom, my daughter loved the big bunk beds, the fenced in downstairs was perfect for my dog, location is great as well, just a few minutes walk from the beach, the host was great. She answered any question I had and helped in every way possible. This was our first time using vrbo and renting at the beach. We have stayed with other family before at other cabins but this experience was so much better, the bar has now been set so high we will probably only stay here from now on. We just dont know how it could get any better. Cant give this beach house rental enough praise. You will not be disappointed. I wish i took pictures from inside the house, it is exactly as shown in the listing, listen yall will not be disappointed with this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Sandy Hope!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We celebrated our daughter’s graduation here with family and stayed here another time too. Plenty of space for all the kids to sleep and safely hangout. Ana was an amazing host and really has everything you need there. We used their charcoal/gas grill and she had all the supplies. We entertained family downstairs and were able to keep our dog wandering freely with the closed in fence. Golf cart was a blast as well. Very accommodating for all ages and dogs too. If you want an easy getaway, a smooth process and a quiet evening then book this place. It’s a beautiful home, very beach like feel and plenty of space for all the fam. Thanks Ana so much for the care you put into our experience here. Each of our family members want to book this place again and were all really impressed with the home. I kept telling them how kind Ana has been and attentive. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026