Surfin' Seagull
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Crystal Beach beach houseSleeps 14 · Hot tub · Dogs welcome

Our family's beach house in Crystal Beach, 4 minutes' walk to the sand. Hot tub, waffle bar, room for 14, and the dog's invited. Come on down.

🎄 Holiday openings at the Seagull 🦃

Thanksgiving week and Christmas week are already booked (y'all are fast). Still open: Dec 6–19 for an early family Christmas at the beach — and New Year's Eve 🎆. Sand beats ice. Every time.

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118 ★Five-star reviews
14Sleeps up to 14
4 · 2Bedrooms · Baths
♨Private hot tub
4 minWalk to the sand
🐾Pet friendly
Live from our calendar

Next open weekends

Fri–Sun · 2 nights + cleaning, before tax
Guest reviews

What guests say

118 five-star reviews →
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We absolutely loved our stay, couldn't of asked for a better place to stay. We will 100% be coming back 🙂
— Sarah · Jul 2026
★★★★★
Great place to stay and super easy beach access! Nicholas was very attentive and answered all my questions in a timely manner!
— Sunni · Jul 2026
★★★★★
Great hosts very great response time didn't feel like talking to a robot.
— Matthew · Jun 2026
Why book direct

Same beach house. Less than Airbnb.

Airbnb and Vrbo add their fees on top of the nightly rate, so the same nights cost more there. Book direct and you skip the platform's cut — the lowest total for this house, every time.

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No platform fees

What you see is what you pay. No guest service fees, no checkout surprises.

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Deal with the owner

Questions before or during your stay go straight to Nick — the guy who owns the place.

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Longer stays save more

7% off weekly and 30% off monthly stays when you book direct.

The same stay, three ways

Sample stay during summer: 7 nights, Jun 12–19 — before taxes

Book direct$3,358.49Lowest
Airbnb$3,578.36
Vrbo$3,925.96

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The house

Your home base on Bolivar Peninsula

Surfin' Seagull is our beachside getaway on Bolivar Peninsula — 4 minutes' walk to the sand, with a hot tub, waffle bar, and room for the whole crew (pets included). Book direct and save on platform fees!

The house is in Crystal Beach, Texas, on Bolivar Peninsula, and it's built for easy group trips: room for 14 across 4 bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a covered patio made for long evenings, and a kitchen ready for the waffle bar tradition.

Bring the dog. Bring the whole family. Shake the sand off outside, sink into the hot tub, and wake up 4 minutes from the Gulf.

🧇 Waffle bar🛁 Private hot tub🏖️ 4 min to the sand🔥 Fire pit🎲 Games & beach gear🐾 Dogs welcome
🛏️Bedroom 1King bed · sleeps 2
🛏️Bedroom 2Queen bed · sleeps 2
🛏️Bedroom 32 full beds · sleeps 4
🛏️Bedroom 42 twin-over-full bunks · sleeps 6

All brand-new memory foam mattresses. Pack 'n Play available.

Upstairs deck at Surfin' Seagull
★★★★★118 five-star reviews on Airbnb
Hot tub under the covered patio
The stay

A day at the Seagull

A typical day here, from pulling in to lights out.

Front exterior of the raised beach house

Arrive

Pull into the driveway and park under the house — there's room for the whole crew. Entry is keyless: head up the stairs to the deck, punch in your code, and you're in. No office stop, no key handoff.

Open living room with kitchen bar seating

Settle

Pick your rooms and unpack. The kitchen is stocked and ready — including the waffle bar, which is something of a house tradition — and the living room seats everybody between the couch, the dining table, and the bar.

Hot tub under the covered patio

Soak

The hot tub sits under the covered patio, so it works in any weather. There's an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand first. Most guests end up in it at sunset — and again after the beach the next day.

Aerial view of waves and sand

Beach

Four minutes on foot and you're on the sand. Beach chairs, toys, and a wagon are in the garage — take what you need. Early risers can often spot dolphins near the ferry channel.

King bedroom with beach artwork

Sleep

Four bedrooms, eight beds, room for 14: a king, a queen, two full beds, and a bunk room with two twin-over-full bunks. Every mattress is new memory foam, and every bedroom has its own smart TV.

Amenities

What this place offers

Everything you need for a no-fuss beach trip with a crowd.

Inside the house

  • Central air conditioning & ceiling fans
  • Fast wifi throughout
  • Smart TV in every bedroom
  • Washer & dryer in the house
  • Board games, DVDs & family games
  • Crib, high chair & Pack 'n Play
  • Linens, towels & beach towels included
  • All-new memory foam mattresses

Outside

  • Hot tub under the covered patio
  • Fire pit with chairs
  • Hammock & porch swings
  • Alfresco dining & picnic tables
  • Tiki bar
  • Charcoal BBQ grill
  • Outdoor shower for sandy feet
  • Yard games: cornhole, ladderball, giant Jenga & more

Kitchen & dining

  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip + Keurig coffee makers
  • Slow cooker & rice cooker
  • Blender, toaster & full cookware
  • Dining table seats 8, plus 4 bar seats
  • Spices & cooking basics
  • Waffle bar ready
Guest reviews

Don't take our word for it

118 five-star reviews on Airbnb, from real stays. The 40 most recent are in our guest book below, word for word.

★Guest Favorite on Airbnb 5.0Communication 5.0Accuracy 5.0Location
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“This place was AMAZING! 🤩 We are definitely saving it for future stays. So close to the beach and the hot tub was a favorite for our group! We loved the large table because we had a large group and the downstairs hangout area was amazing!”

— Ali F.
★★★★★

“This was a great place! We took a family vacation and it was the best beach house for it! Close to the beach and enough space for all of us! I would definitely recommend!”

— Shane G.
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“We loved our stay! Plenty for adults and kids to do. Short walk to the beach, close to The Big Store, and they had just about everything you could need! Nicholas was very friendly and quick to respond when we had a question. We would absolutely recommend to friends/family and would stay here again ourselves!”

— Bri L.
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Postcards from the Seagull

The guest book

Recent notes from the book — five-star Airbnb stays, word for word. Sign it below when you join the guest list.

“We had a wonderful stay. Great hosts and amazing house. Loved the location and all the amenities. Would definitely recommend to anyone and hope to stay again in the future!”

— Jessica L.stayed Oct 2026

“I would really like to thank You for allowing us to use your beautiful home it was very therapeutic for me and my family and my fiance. We love everything about your home and can't wait to book again thanks so much again!!💕💕😍💕”

— Kerelle T.stayed Oct 2026

“Everything about the beach cabin was amazing! Nicholas was very responsive to messages and checked on us during our stay to make sure we were good and if we needed anything. The beach cabin had everything we needed for the week we were there. From a fully stocked kitchen to a wagon full of beach toys, we really didn't have to buy or bring anything extra! The beach access is literally around the corner from the house so we didn't have to buy a parking pass for the beach and the neighbor was quiet. The downstairs area has a beach shower which was amazing after a few hours at the beach, covered in sand and the hot tub was a major plus after walking around Galveston all day! We took an entire day of the vacation to just enjoy the house because it was so perfect! I highly recommend this house a”

— Cortney H.stayed Sep 2026

“Great host! Responded super quick when needed!”

— Stormy F.stayed Aug 2026

“absolutely loved how close to the beach the house was. beds are very comfortable, & nice location!”

— Kyi H.stayed Aug 2026

“This place was lovely! Hardly seen anyone, or heard anyone around. Super easy access to the beach!”

— Jordan G.stayed Aug 2026

“We absolutely loved our stay, couldn't of asked for a better place to stay. We will 100% be coming back 🙂”

— Sarah S.stayed Jul 2026

“Great place to stay and super easy beach access! Nicholas was very attentive and answered all my questions in a timely manner!”

— Sunni G.stayed Jul 2026
Local intel

Crystal Beach Local Guide

Our family's greatest hits on Bolivar Peninsula — the stuff we tell our own friends before they come down. Join the guest list and we'll send you updates plus first dibs on holiday weekends.

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Ride the free ferry

Coming from Galveston? The Bolivar Ferry is free, runs around the clock, and dolphins ride the bow wake most crossings. Best free show on the Gulf.

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The Big Store

It's exactly what it sounds like — groceries, hardware, beach gear, and the unofficial town square of Crystal Beach, just around the corner from the house.

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Beach permit, handled

Driving onto the sand? A beach parking permit runs about $10 and is sold at The Big Store. Walking in from the house (4 minutes) needs nothing but sunscreen.

Read the full Crystal Beach Local Guide →

Location

Find us

Surfin' Seagull sits in Crystal Beach, on the Bolivar Peninsula — an easy drive from Houston, or from Galveston via the free Bolivar Ferry — and a 4-minute stroll to the sand.

Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Exact location shared after booking, as with all vacation rentals.

Good to know

Questions, answered

It's the same house and the same live calendar — on Airbnb and Vrbo the fees are baked into the nightly price, so the total runs higher. Book direct and you pay less, plus weekly stays save another 7% and monthly stays 30%. You also deal directly with Nick, the owner, instead of going through a platform's support queue.
Dogs are welcome! A $200 pet fee per stay covers up to 2 pets. Please keep pets off the beds and pick up after them in the yard.
About a 4-minute walk to the sand. Grab the beach wagon from the garage — it's stocked with beach toys and camping chairs too.
Yes — it's under the covered patio, so it's usable rain or shine, all year.
Yes: 7% off weekly stays and 30% off monthly stays when you book direct. The calendar applies them automatically.
Yes. Direct bookings have a refundable $500 security deposit hold, released after checkout. It's a hold on your card, not a charge.
Full refund up to 30 days before check-in, 50% refund 7–30 days before, no refund within 7 days. You also get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking (when booked at least 7 days before check-in).

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