A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach

Bolivar Peninsula
6 guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms

Welcome to A'Bout Time, your ultimate Crystal Beach getaway that's just a seashell's throw from the sandy shores! 🏖️ Nestled 1000 feet from the beach and the rhythmic melody of crashing waves, this beach haven is not just a place to stay; it's a portal to vacation euphoria.

 

• Just 1000 feet from the beach and crashing waves

• 4 person golf cart (available additional fee to rent)

• Four person hot tub downstairs

• Three bedrooms with queen beds for royal relaxation

• Firepit for marshmallow moments and shared laughter

•Charcoal grill to elevate your beachside barbecue game

 

Inside, you'll find three bedrooms, each adorned with queen beds, ensuring your tribe sleeps like royalty after a day of seaside adventures. But the real magic happens outside.

 

Gather 'round the firepit for marshmallow moments and shared laughter, or channel your inner grill master with our trusty charcoal grill. Let the aroma of a beachside barbecue elevate your culinary escapades.

 

"Beach Bliss" takes center stage on our wrap-around deck, offering front-row seats to mesmerizing views and picture-perfect sunsets. A'Bout Time is strategically perched as the 5th row from the beach, just a 2-minute stroll away. With not one, but TWO beach access points in the neighborhood, consider your beachcombing dreams fulfilled.

 

And when the day's sandy adventures come to a close, rinse off under the cabin in our outdoor shower, a refreshing prelude to an evening of hammock serenity.

 

So, why A'Bout Time? Because it's about time you experienced Crystal Beach in style, comfort, and with a dash of playful charm. Pack your bags, bring your crew, and let the good times roll – it's A'Bout Time for your beachside escapade! 🌴✨

 

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To keep everything above board and ensure a safe and secure stay for everyone, we've got a few quick steps for you to breeze through:

 

-Verify Yourself: You might be asked to show us your official ID – don’t worry, it’s just to make sure you’re you!

-Must be 25 years or older to rent our home!

-Confirm Contact Info: Double-checking your digits so we can reach you easily if needed.

-Credit Card Confirmation: We’ll need a valid credit card that matches your ID we hold a refundable $50 security deposit. It’s just a formality!

-Security Screening: Hop through our verification portal – think of it as your VIP pass to a fantastic stay.

 

Rest assured, your info is as safe as houses with us! We won’t be selling, sharing, or handing it off to anyone else.

 

Once you’re all set and verified, we’ll shoot over your check-in instructions faster than you can say “vacation time!”

 

So let’s get this party started – your dream getaway awaits!

Amenities

Internet
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Air Conditioning
Central Heating
Kitchen
Toaster
Dishwasher
Microwave
Check-In
Check-Out
Guests

Location

Trusted by our guests

This place was amazing! My family really enjoyed this home! It’s in a perfect location & perfect walking distance from the beach! This place is perfect for a family vacation! This home was perfect for our family of 5! My kids enjoyed this home for their 10th & 5th birthday celebration! It has a grill on site if you wish to use! Best part they give you the option to reserve their golf cart! Saves you the hassle of calling around for the perfect price( their price was amazing) best part of all was check out! Like my mom always says ( leave things how you found them) He was an amazing host as well! Answered fast any questions I had. Will be definitely booking again!

Barbara Vargas

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, September 2025

The beach house was great! My entire family enjoyed themselves. Super close to the beach and an outdoor shower with very hot water! The house included all the amenities you will need. Highly recommend!

Gabriel Vargas

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, September 2025

1. the location was great and the beach was a five minute walk away. 2. There was ample room for the kids to a run around. 3. It was very quiet and peaceful.

Nicolas N.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, September 2025

Derek is a great host! This is my third or fourth time booking with him and I definitely will be coming back again! His homes are always so nice and clean, he provides clear great instructions and we almost never have any questions!

Rebecca G.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, September 2025

Gorgeous property with a beautiful view. The house was very clean and loaded with anything we could ever need. Derek made getting away so easy. We cannot wait to come back!

Great house just few min walk from the beach, very comfortable and nicely decorated. Kitchen has all you need! Including coffee, salt, pepper and olive oil. That was a nice touch! The inflatable hot tub made the vacation even more fun. Derek was very responsive to messages and they had a welcome website that helped to understand everything about the house.

We will be back. There is a lot of thought into making this a great space for families to enjoy. Host is responsive and organized. We love a well thought out home! Beach is RIGHT THERE. They have a nice view despite not being right on the beach.

We had a great stay. The place was clean and well kept. We were able to walk to the beach every day and enjoyed the hot tub. The hosts were very responsive and kind whenever we needed anything. We would do it again!

Awesome place and great location to the beach.

First time to visit Bolivar with the family. The home was perfect for our family. We walked to the beach everyday, spent a day at NASA, and ate great seafood. Everyone in the neighborhood was friendly and welcoming. Thanks Derek and Lauren for making this an effortless stay. Only one complaint, we had to come home, but we will be back! Brad D

Wonderful location. Easy access to the beach. Host is very responsive to questions. We enjoyed our stay.

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The hosts were great. Anytime we had an issue they fixed it immediately. The place was great for our family and super close to the beach.

Great location. Very good mattresses, did not wake up with a sore back.

Great spot for Easter Weekend! Super close to the beach walking or using golf cart. We did have a dishwasher maintenance problem but got it fixed in a couple of hours.

Derek was very quick to respond any time I messaged him. The house was very inviting and perfect for our first vacation to the beach. I would definitely recommend staying here.

The beach house was absolutely beautiful and peaceful—definitely five stars! Everything was clean, cozy, and just as described. I’d love to stay again!

After not being on the beach for 8 years this home made me feel as if I never left. I enjoyed every waking moment and couldn’t recommend it more. My son had a blast and the location was perfect. Such a beautiful place 💕

Positive: The location and beds

The Kerrigan didn’t work, then I received a message about the golf cart to keep out of water do to corrosion I attached Positive: The house was fine

Very good host and very good airbnb.

We had a wonderful time, everything was great. Positive: The location was perfect for us. Just ‘steps to the beach’ . Cozy, clean and comfortable. Negative: There was nothing I didn’t like.

My family and I spent Christmas week at this house, the house was very clean and had everything you need from kitchenware, table games, mosquito repellent outdoors, things that you didn’t think you really need. The house is very spacious for party of 6. Derek was very helpful during our stay, his communication was top notch. What a lovely place.

Araceli S.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, December 2024

Derek made every accommodation with the stay and schedule that I needed for my visit to Crystal Beach. Seamless communication. The house was immaculate and well maintained. Location to local amenities can’t be beat. If you’re looking for a comfortable, relaxing, clean getaway, this place and the owners make for an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.

Clifford L.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, December 2024

a good value Positive: The beds were comfortable, the hot water was plentiful. Location was great, you could see the gulf from the balcony. The golf cart was very handy and a good deal at only $195. Negative: There were only two wash cloths, we use a clean washcloth every shower. We found two cockroaches in the main bedroom, one dead, the other we had to chase down to kill. There is only one closet in the house. The bathrooms are in desperate need of updating. There was a moldy coffee filter left in the coffee maker. No dining room or table. Only a breakfast bar with saddle stools. There have been many, many charges to our credit card, not including the rental for the house or golf cart, All fell off eventually, but I don't know what they were for. Nothing we couldn't handle. A trip to Walmart in Galveston fixed all the little issues.

Great place great host!

A beautiful home right on the beach close to everything the host are amazing thank you for a great stay and we will be looking to booking again with you all

Great location. Appreciate the quick communication.

Very nice place and super clean just a short walk to the beach. The jacuzzi was the best part. I will definitely stay there again

Me and my family loved this place short walk to the beach it was great

Antonio G.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, November 2024

Perfect location on the island. Very comfortable stay for a quick weekend getaway

was a really good and friendly place love the view and with the hottub and eeverything it was a really welcoming place would recommend to anyone who thinks about going there

We had a great girls' weekend! There were lots of great things to do, the recommendations they made were spot on, and overall just very relaxing.

Just perfect three bedroom beach house with beautiful furnishings, clean and plenty of towels provided. Just a hop and skip to the beach, maybe 800 feet. We rented the golf cart from the hosts and it worked great. The fire pit was a nice touch. We were able to relax, spends days in the beach and eat at local great restaurants that we have eaten at before. Derek was very friendly and responsive. We enjoyed our stay and will book again. It was my 17 year old granddaughter, her best friend and myself and our e if my best friends. We all enjoyed it.

Fantastic vacation, very quiet and relaxing also just seconds from the beach.

Perfect home for the two of us. Everything worked, very clean, it fit us to a tee. Just a perfect cozy place. Very, very comfortable. We would definitely like to book this home again.

Joseph D.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, September 2024

We loved our stay!! My littles didn’t want to leave. Super easy to get in touch with and sent clear instructions for everything. Playing to use his homes for future listings as well!

Candace H.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, September 2024

Derek treated us like an MVP. answered every message promptly. the house was very beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Renting the golf cart was so much fun and they left us with a full tank of gas.

Una casa muy equipada cómoda y limpia y gran atención de parte del dueño

Great beach house!! We will definitely book again! Derek was a wonderful host! We had a perfect trip!!

Should you want a place of peace to let go of life and enjoy time with your family look no further. This is exactly what you're looking for.

We had an amazing time here with our family . It was located close to the beach which was great . The house is beautiful with a great view from the deck. We would definitely stay again .

We had a fun weekend, house was nice & Derek was very responsive!

Great location with easy beach access. Nice quiet neighborhood and kid friendly. Derek and his wife communicated very well!

Amazing house, and Derek is definetely a great host

I loved the house and everything about it I would stay again.

The place is perfect. Location and all. We rode our first hurricane in this house and still enjoyed ourself with no power. Derek has made it right and we will be back

Very welcoming and we Loved it!

This home was perfect for the Fourth of July week! It is directly on an access road to the beach, walking distance; the golf cart made it more convenient along with being able to drive our vehicles right down to the beach. We can easily say this stay “ felt like home,” we had everything we needed (full kitchen equipment, soaps, coffee, bags, the grill/fridge/bathroom outside, hot tub, golf cart ect) and it was just comfortable. The beds! So comfortable! We had two MINOR inconveniences during our stay that the owners would not have foreseen, this was taken care of IMMEDIATELY and they even compensated us accordingly. We appreciated the level of communication that the host kept with us even for the smallest things we may have asked for. Thank you so much! We hope to visit you again.

We had such a wonderful time , his kitchen had everything we needed to stay in and grill after a long day at the beach. We were so close to the beach that it made traveling the trip so much fun

The house is beautiful and the perfect spot for a family! Host was very responsive and helpful. The beach is absolutely beautiful especially for a Texas beach. Takes 30 seconds on the golf cart. We went on a super busy week with it being a holiday and still found that we were mostly alone on the beach which was great. The town is very charming and much more quiet than Galveston. The donut shop is delicious and you can get all the groceries you need at the big store. Overall we had a wonderful time. Would definitely book with this host again.

My family and I had a wonderful stay! The house was literally a short walk from the beach, and made us feel right at home. There was plenty of towels for the beach, along with a golf cart. It was the perfect space for our little getaway. Derek & Lauren provided detailed instructions, and were very responsive. We can’t wait to come back.

Derek and Lauren are great hosts! They were easy to get in touch with and responded quickly. If there were any issues they were willing to take care of them quickly. We loved staying here!

We loved our stay!! Positive: The house was furnished perfectly and well maintained. There was enough kitchen utensils. Lots of plates, cups, glasses and silverware. You get a view of water from the balcony. Very nice. Response time for a small repair was quick. We rented the golf cart from the owners and it made it so convenient to get to beach. Negative: There wasn’t anything about the property I did not like.

Derek & Lauren was Great Responds immediately The Home was great location was Great can't say enough 5 star we will Definitely Be Staying There again Highly recommend this This Home to anyone who is looking to stay in Crystal beach 👍

Derek and Lauren are thoughtful and communicative hosts! Their place is at a peaceful location and walking distance from the beach. we enjoyed the amenities and hope to come back very soon!

Our family of 5 had the best of time. Perfect amount of space. So close to the beach. House had everything we needed. Any questions I had Derek responded right away and was very helpful. Excited to book again.

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. House was loaded with amenities and so clean & comfortable. Felt right at home during our stay. Easy beach access and close to great restaurants & grocery store!

Derek’s place was a perfect location for quick access to the beach or quick access to the restaurants. The weather was not super ideal for enjoying the beach all day long, but there was plenty of things to do at the house to keep us entertained from relaxing in the hot tub, swinging on the deck, or playing corn hole on the pavement down stairs. Definitely a stress free getaway house with super easy access and help from Derek when needed. Thanks, Collin and Elizabeth Cooper

We had a wonderful time. Derek was responsive and friendly. The home is gorgous and perfectly located close to the beach. We will be back!

Derek's place was perfect for our group of five - close to the ocean, lots of room, and the kitchen had everything we needed and more. It was great to cook in a kitchen that had ample pots and pans, utensils, and even a large assortment of staple spices. And an ice maker! And two kinds of coffee pots (yay)!! Entry was easy, however the door locking mechanism was a bit tricky from the inside, so definitely watch the Youtube he sends with check-in; it is super helpful, and explains this cool feature. We would love to come back! It was a great space in a great location. Many thanks to Derek and Lauren~

Derek was very kind and always responded quickly when I needed something. He has a beautiful home. We really enjoyed being able to use the golf cart and taking rides on the beach. I made it so much easier to get to the beach. It is a very short ride to the beach. We had a great view of the beach from the house.

We enjoyed our visit and look forward to visiting again. Thank you, Renee

The house was very clean. I felt right at home. Walking distance to the beach. I will defiantly stay here again on my next visit to Crystal Beach.

This place is fantastic! It housed our family of 6 very comfortably! The hosts were wonderful and very responsive. The amenities are perfect and the views outstanding. Upon returning to Crystal Beach, we will definitely strive to stay here again. Pro tip: opt for the golf cart!

Derek was a great host, we loved the house and it was so clean and peaceful in and out of the house and the basement was so pretty. Ocean sounds were so calming, very private. Extremely responsive host, friendly. Would definitely recommend their place and would be back here when visiting Galveston.

We enjoyed our stay. Derek and Lauren are great hosts. Definitely a 5 star experience. I highly recommend

Thank you Derek the places was just what we needed, our family made some great memories on this vacation. Extremely close to the beach and plenty of amenities at the home to enjoy.

A great place, very comfortable. close to beach and the boat ramp. I will look to stay here again in the summer Thanks!

The home was beautiful just what our gals weekend was looking for and our favorite view to wake up in the morning was the beautiful beach! Derek is a great host and always responsive! The location of the house was the best pet close to the beach and walkable around the subdivision as well as close to gas stations if needed. As soon as we arrived we told our families that we made a great decision for our much needed gals weekend- ty !

Marianne S.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, February 2024

We had an amazing long weekend. Absolutely amazing

Cynthia C.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, February 2024

A braw place for a wee break on the bonnie Bolivar Peninsula...we loved the house and the location...fabulous variety of bird life and endless beaches...great restaurants nearby and great craic with the locals... also..fantastic ferry service over from Galveston...Many thanks and all the best... Deb and Stu from Scotland.

great stay

So nice for a couple and really up to date Positive: So clean and decorated really nice Negative: Nothing

Michelle M.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, January 2024

Very nice home, love the location in its own little beach town. Easy walk to the beach from the house. House very clean inside, bed very comfy, furniture comfy also! My husband & I are retired so when we booked the house it was a last minute trip! We will be back!

We had a great last minute getaway. Derek was awesome & the house was great!! We are making plans to come back soon!!!

This home is very comfortable and cozy and provides a true “at-home” feel. The kitchen was fully loaded with anything and everything that you would need! & it was very clean upon our arrival. Derek was very helpful when I had any questions and always responded within minutes of me reaching out, I never had to wait around for a response he was always on top of things and made sure that everything went smoothly for us. This was truly our best AirBNB experience yet! Thank you Derek!!

Courtney G.

A'Bout Time Beach Retreat~Steps from beach, December 2023


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